Veggie Burgers + Pesto + Marinara | Eat to Thrive

Ingredients

• 2 tbs olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 8 oz sliced mushrooms (such as shiitake)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 cups cooked brown or basmati rice
• 1/2 cup Italian / sourdough bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
• grapeseed oil for frying
• slider buns or dinner rolls
• 1 cup marinara sauce, heated
• 1 cup pesto sauce
• fresh basil leaves (for garnish, optional)