Veggie Burgers "From Scratch"

Sure, the frozen Boca burgers, etc., are great -- they're easy and tasty. But for an even better burger, try this:

• 1 package of "Gimme Lean!" brand ground beef substitute
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 tablespoon vegetarian worcestershire sauce (such as Annie's Naturals Organic worcestershire Sauce)
• 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon A1 Sauce
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (to brush on patties to prevent sticking)
• sandwich buns

1 package of Gimme Lean! ground beef substitute will make 2 large burgers. So, if you're only cooking for one person, cut the recipe in half.

Optional items for your fixings bar: sliced cheese, sautéed mushrooms (just clean, slice and sauté fresh mushrooms in a little olive oil over medium high heat), lettuce, tomato, onion, ketchup, mustard, pickles.

In a large bowl, combine the "raw" GimmeLean! beef substitute with garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Mix together with your hands until the seasoning is evenly distributed. Add worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, A1 sauce, and liquid smoke. Mix with your hands until the liquid seasoning is well distributed and absorbed. Divide the mixture in half and make 2 patties.

Brush both sides of each patty with the vegetable oil to prevent it from sticking to the grill. Grill each patty for about 3 minutes per side.

Serve on toasted buns. See list of optional fixings for ideas on dressing up your burger. I recommend setting up a "fixings bar" so that everyone can build their own burger.