Basic Bean Burgers

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