Planet Burgers On the Menu

Just time for a quick post of one the meals I will be serving this week . Its a family favorite.

PLANET BURGER
1/2 c Sunflower kernels
16 oz Garbanzo beans (canned) -- drained and mashed
3 c Cooked brown rice
1 md Onion -- chopped
1 md Carrots -- shredded
1/2 c Italian-style breadcrumbs

1/3 c Chopped fresh parsley
2 Eggs -- lightly beaten

1/4 c Soy sauce ( we use Braggs)
1 t Dried thyme
Vegetable oil -- for frying

8 sl French bread

Toast sunflower kernels on baking sheet at 350 degrees F. for 5 to 7 minutes until golden. Combine sunflower kernels, beans, rice, onion, carrot, breadcrumbs, parsley, eggs, soy sauce and thyme. Form into 8 rectangular patties. Pan-fry burgers in oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until thoroughly heated, about 4 minutes per side.

Serve on French bread with condiments.

Makes 8 Large Patties

Source: "Veg-able Rice"

We like them on whole wheat hamburger buns at times and they are just wonderful that way too.

I usually make a lot of them and freeze the extras.

p.s. I watched Oprah yesterday on how much we waste in the U.S. and loved the show. Good ideas for many families of today.