OAT BURGERS PARMIGIANA 
1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. vegetable oil
1 1/2 c. finely chopped onions
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 c. rolled oats (6 oz.)
1/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. wheat germ (1 1/2 oz.)
1/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. whole wheat flour
1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. dried basil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 2/3 c. water
6 oz. shredded or sliced part skim Mozzarella cheese
1 (15 oz.) jar meatless spaghetti sauce

Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions start to brown; about 10 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly oil a baking sheet or spray with a nonstick cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine oat, wheat germ, flour and spices. Mix well. Add water and cooked onions. Mix until well combined. Make six patties by pressing mixture into a 1/2 cup measuring cup and inverting into prepared pan. Flatten burgers slightly to 3 1/2 inches in diameter. Bake 25 minutes. Divide cheese evenly and place on burgers. Return to oven for 5 minutes. While burgers are baking, heat sauce. To serve, place burgers on plate and top with 1/3 cup of hot sauce.

 

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