Fava bean burgers

7 patties

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupMulti grain oats
cupBran
¼cupWheat germ
cupDry potato flakes
¾cupV-8 juice
teaspoonGarlic powder
teaspoonWhite pepper
¼teaspoonOregano
¼teaspoonBasil
1Egg
1canFava beans - 19 oz. drained
1cupCarrots; shredded
½cupOnion; finely chopped
¼cupGreen pepper; finely chopped
¼teaspoonRosemary
¼teaspoonGround sage
4dashesTabasco

Directions

SPICES (REGULAR OPTION

Place Oats, potato buds, bran, wheat germ in bowl and mix with the V 8. Let stand for 15 minutes. Stir in egg and spices.

Drain Fava beans, place in small bowl and mash with a fork.

Mix vegetables, oat mixture and beans in medium bowl until well blended.

Press firmly into ¼ lb hamburger press.

Lightly oil non stick fry pan and fry over med heat (325 if using electric fry pan) for approximately 8 minutes per side or until browned and crisp.

Place on cake rack over cookie sheet and bake for 20-30 minutes so inside of burger gets set. Or make thinner burgers.

Cool, wrap individually, freeze.

Spices can be changed to Cajun, Indian, Italian, Mexican Adapted from recipe of Elizabeth Rodier == Courtesy of Dale & Gail Shipp, Columbia Md. ==

Submitted By GAIL SHIPP On 10-11-94