Nutty bean-rice burgers

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 tablespoons Sliced green onion
¼ cup Finely diced celery
2 tablespoons Butter or margarine
1 cup Cooked soy or other - dry beans, mashed chopped
1 cup Cooked brown rice
1 cup Sunflower seeds -- ground
½ cup Shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup Whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons Sweet pickle relish
2 tablespoons Catsup
2 teaspoons Soy sauce
½ teaspoon Dried basil leaves crumbled
2 Eggs - slightly beaten
⅛ teaspoon Black 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.

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