HEALTHY HOLIDAY MOCK TURKEY
This is a recipe from “Kathy Cooks…Naturally.”

2 C. chickpeas, cooked and mashed
2 C. brown rice, cooked soft
½ C. vegetable bouillon liquid
1 C. finely diced breadcrumbs
½ C. whole-wheat flour
1/3 C. chopped walnuts

2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
½ tsp. celery seed
½ tsp. vegetable salt
½ tsp. black pepper
½ tsp. sage
½ tsp. thyme
1 tsp. asafetida

1. Cook and mash chickpeas.
2. Cook and cool rice.
3. Dissolve bouillon in hot water.
4. Toast spices in butter.
5. Combine all ingredients and mix and mash together well.
6. Shape into slices or patties. Place on oiled baking sheet, sprinkle with paprika and bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes or until browned.