2 1/2 c. water

5 T. soy sauce

1/4 c. oil

1 clove garlic, minced

1 medium onion, chopped

1/4 tsp. Italian Seasoning

1 T. Bakon Yeast (optional)

2 c. rolled oats

1 c. nuts, finely chopped

Place all ingredients except oats and nuts in a pot and bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Mix oats and nuts together, then sprinkle gradually into the broth and mix well. Let stand until most of  the liquid is absorbed, then stir lightly until just mixed. Form into burger-shaped patties and place on an oiled cookie sheet (or press into a baking dish about 1 ½ inches thick to form a casserole). Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes (turn the patties 1 time at about 12 minutes).

When cooled, arrange patties in a baking dish and generously drizzle the top with “Tomato Glaze” (see below). Sprinkle with your favorite herb or cheese. Then bake for another 20 minutes.

Tomato Glaze

2/3 c. water

1 T. brown sugar or maple syrup

2/3 c. ketchup (or use: 2/3 c. tomato paste, 3

T. lemon juice, 1/4 tsp. garlic powder, 1/4 tsp.

onion powder, 2 tsp. sugar or molasses, 1/4 tsp.

salt, pinch of cayenne)

Mix well and drizzle on the top of the casserole dish.