Mix dry ingredients in a medium bowl. Stir in the carrots, spinach and onions. In a blender, process the tofu and Liquid Aminos until smooth and creamy (you may need to add up to ½ cup of water, a couple tablespoons at a time to keep the blender processing—do not puree’ too well—you will want it to just be barely mixed together. You don’t want it too fine and milky.)

Add tofu to mixture in bowl, stirring to mix well (when it starts to form a ball as you mix, you have the right consistency.) Form into patties. Brown on a non-stick skillet or bake in a 400 degree oven until brown.

CHEF'S NOTE: This recipe yields: 8 burgers. Each burger contains 8 grams protein, 3 grams fiber, 7 grams fat, 263 mg sodium, no cholesterol.

FOCUS ON WALNUTS: Walnuts are a high-calorie food and should be used in moderation but they are a good example of a healthy whole food fat. Getting our fats from whole foods is the best way to include essential fatty acids in the diet. Walnuts are an excellent source of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids, essential for heart function, a strong immune system as well as a healthy brain. Walnuts are the only nut with significant amounts of ALA (alpha-linoleic acid) which helps to reduce inflammation and improve heart health.