We loved these vegeburgers. I could see putting Grillers out of business with these. But beyond that, these make something pretty rare for people on a gluten-free diet. Most vegetarian meats have gluten or wheat products in them, which makes it hard to fill that empty spot in your stomach wishing for a vegetarian hamburger. Lisa has come through with what I think is a family recipe. And Paul hopes I make it a family recipe as well. By the way, the bun in the photograph is a whole wheat and not a gluten-free item.
Boil water and combine with TSP to reconstitute it. Fluff with a fork. In a medium sized bowl, combine reconstituted TSP with onion and remaining ingredients. Depending on the consistency of the mixture, use 2 or 3 eggs to achieve a consistency that will hold together when formed into balls (or use 2 egg whites to equal 1 egg). If mixture is too dry, add another egg. If mixture is too wet, add more bread or cracker crumbs (can
use one or the other, don't have to use both). When desired consistency is achieved, form into balls and press down into an oiled skillet. Cook for several minutes on each side until done. When the first batch is done, taste a patty to determine if seasoning if
just right. Adjust as needed. Makes about 18 3-in. patties.
This was surprisingly a great and easy recipe. I found it in the same Better Homes and Gardens as the recipe for the fruit cake topping. When I saw the photo and the recipe in the magazine, I knew it would be easy to create a vegetarian variation and had foods that my family would eat. However, when I poured the soup our of the pot on my stove and into bowls, I became nervous that it didn't look so good and might taste horrible.
My mother became a vegetarian the day after Thanksgiving when she was 21. It is much easier to be a vegetarian today than it was even 15 years ago. Thanksgiving meals can be quickly prepared with meatless substitutes that taste as good as the real thing. (Obviously, this idea is subject to personal opinion. After all, I've tried meat and don't like the taste of it. I can palate soy meats much easier.)
