Recipe: Wild Rice Burgers

Name: Recipe: Wild Rice Burgers
Ingredients: 1/2 cup uncooked wild rice (or 1 1/3 cups cooked wild rice); 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1/3 cup small-diced onion; 1/3 cup small-diced celery; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 cup fresh or panko breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup shredded aged Asiago or Parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/16 teaspoon black pepper; 2 large eggs, beaten; Burger buns and toppings (optional)