Bean Burgers
Ingredients
- 2/3 C. bulgur wheat, uncooked
- 1-1/3 C. boiling water
- 1 Tbs. oil
- 1 med. onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 C.. Scarlet Runner beans
- 1/2 C. bread crumbs, dry
- 1/4 C. whole wheat flour
- 1/4 C. parsley, fresh and chopped
- 2 Tbs. tomato paste
- 1 Tbs. soy sauce
- 1/2 - 1 tsp. oregano, dried
- 1/2- 1 tsp. basil, dried
- 1 lg. egg
- salt and pepper to taste
- 8 burger buns
- condiments: cheese, ketchup, mustard, tomato, onions, pickles, lettuce, etc.
Directions
Cook Scarlet Runner beans according to package directions, drain and rinse. Combine the bulgur wheat and boiling water in a bowl. Cover the bowl and set aside to steam for 10 minutes. Heat the oil in a skillet, sauté onion and garlic until soft and golden. Combine the beans, bread crumbs, flour, parsley, tomato paste, soy sauce, spices, egg, salt and pepper in a food processor or blender and blend until fairly smooth.
Drain the bulgur of any excess water and mix into the burger mixture.
Form mixture into 8 burgers. Grill, broil or fry the burgers until browned on both sides.
Serve on buns with desired condiments.
