Nutty bean-rice burgers #1

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsSliced green onion
¼cupFinely diced celery
2tablespoonsButter or margarine
1cupCooked soy or other dry beans; mashed; chopped
1cupCooked brown rice
1cupSunflower seeds; ground
½cupShredded cheddar cheese
¼cupWhole wheat flour
2teaspoonsSweet pickle relish
2tablespoonsCatsup
2teaspoonsSoy sauce
½teaspoonDried basil leaves; crumbled
2Eggs; slightly beaten
teaspoonBlack pepper
Salt to taste

Directions

Saute onions and celery in 1 Tbsp. of the butter for 2 to 3 minutes. Add to beans, rice, sunflower seeds, cheese, flour, pickle relish, catsup, soy sauce, basil, eggs, and black pepper. Mix well. Add salt to taste. Shape into 8 patties about ½" thick. Heat remaining butter in a large skillet.

Add patties.Cook slowly, turning once, until well browned, about 15 minutes. Transfer to serving platter. Garnish with onion rings, and pickle slices. Serve with chili sauce, if desired. Makes 4 servings.

GARHOW@...

(GARRY HOWARD)

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