Ingredients:

1 cup shredded Apples
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1 cup cold,cooked brown rice
3/4 cup toasted pecan pieces
1 cup dry bread crumbs
2 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarse black pepper
hamburger buns,optional
tomato slices,optional
Lettuce,optional
Vegetable cooking spray

Directions:

Place Apples and remaining ingredients in food processor bowl.Using metal blade,process about 30 seconds or until evenly chopped and thoroughly combined.Using 1/2 cup measure, portion and shape mixture into patties using BurgerMate.Place on baking sheet coated with cooking spray.

Bake at 400 in oven for about 25 minutes or until deep golden brown.Serve hot on bun with tomato and lettuce or with sweet and sour sauce, if desired.