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
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