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Basic Bean Burgers

Recipe : Basic Bean Burgers

Procedure :
1 c TVP granules
1 Scant cup boiling water
1 T Tomato paste or ketchup
1 16-oz can pinto, kidney, or
Other beans, drained 1/4 c Whole wheat bread crumbs
2 Cloves garlic, finely
Minced 1/2 t Oregano
1 T Tarmari or soy sauce
1 t Sweetener
Salt and pepper to taste Whole wheat flour for Dusting Pour boiling water over TVP and tomato paste in a bowl. Stir and let rest for 10 minutes. In food processor, combine TVP mixture and remaining ingredients except for flour. Pulse until mixture is almost a puree. Dust hands with flour and shape mixture into 6 burgers. Dust them lightly in flour. Layer the burgers with sheets of waxed paper and refrigerate for at least one hour. Cook on a gill covered with foil for about 10 minutes on each side.
Victoria Schiloni, who owns and operates a vegetarian catering service in Philadelphia, offered her Basic Bean Burger (above) along with a peanutty variation (follows). Posted by Terry Frye

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