BASIC BEAN BURGERS
BASIC BEAN BURGERS
BASIC BEAN BURGERS

Ingredients
  • 1 16oz can pinto, kidney or other beans, drained
  • ¼ cup whole wheat bread crumbs
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sweetener
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Whole wheat flour for dusting
Directions
  • Directions
  • 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 in each side.