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Burger: Basic Bean Burgers

Source of Recipe

Victoria Schiloni


List of Ingredients

1 cup TVP granules
1 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon tomato paste or ketchup
1 16 ounce can pinto kidney or other beans
1/4 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
2 cloves garlic finely minced
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
1 teaspoon sweetener
salt and pepper to taste
whole wheat flour for dusting


Recipe

*Note: TVP = a textured vegetable protein. It is a soy protein product that is available in most health food stores.

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 grill covered with foil for about 10 minutes on each side.