Wild Rice-Pecan Patties

These nutty patties are delicious served in sandwich buns and topped with cranberry sauce.

Yield: 4 servings (8 patties)

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked wild rice
• 1 cup soft bread crumbs
• 1/3 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 (2 1/2 ounce) jar mushroom stems and pieces, drained and finely chopped
• 1 (2 ounce) jar diced pimientos, drained
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients except oil.
2. Heat oil in a 10 inch skillet over medium heat.
3. Scoop wild rice mixture by 1/3 cupsful into skillet; flatten to 1/2 inch.
4. Cook for about 3 minutes on each side or until light brown.
5. Remove patties from skillet. Cover and keep warm while cooking remaining patties.