Editor's note: The recipe and introductory text below are from Alex Jamieson's book, The Great American Detox Diet.

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　　These keep well when individually wrapped and frozen.

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Ingredients

Makes 12 patties

　　2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

　　2 tablespoons brown rice or spelt flour

　　1 tablespoon naturally brewed soy sauce (shoyu or wheat-free tamari)

　　1 1/2 cups warm vegetable stock or plain soy milk

　　1 cup rolled oats

　　1/2 cup chopped yellow onion

　　1/2 teaspoon dried sage

　　1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

　　1 cup finely chopped raw nuts

　　1 cup cooked brown rice or other whole grain

　　1 cup minced shiitake or button mushrooms

　　

Step 1

1. Place a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the oil, flour, and soy sauce. Whisk well to combine.

　　

Step 2

2. Whisk in vegetable stock or soy milk and cook until thickened, continuing to whisk, about 2 minutes.

　　

Step 3

3. Remove from heat and add the oats, onion, sage, thyme, nuts, rice, and mushrooms. Stir well to combine and transfer entire contents to a medium mixing bowl. Allow to set at room temperature for 10 minutes, then refrigerate until cool enough to handle, about 20 minutes.

　　

Step 4

4. Preheat oven to 350°F.

　　

Step 5

5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

　　

Step 6

6. Remove the mixture from refrigerator, and scoop 1/4 cup of mixture into a patty. Place on the lined baking sheet, and continue to scoop mixture into patties until done.

　　

Step 7

7. Bake for 20 minutes, and serve. If freezing, wrap each patty individually in plastic wrap.

　　The Great American Detox Diet