Sunny Bean Burgers from Dr Fuhrman

Our goal was to have 365 posts by June 7th when the blog began almost two years ago, today is our 365th post, one month ahead of schedule.

These are from Dr Fuhrman's recipe archive and just in time for summer grilling. We would use black beans or even lentils. Our son is allergic to kidney beans, so we try to stay away from the larger beans. We also would use tomato paste instead of ketchup.

Sunny Bean Burgers

No excuses! These bean burgers are so easy, who needs to go through the drive-through? Serve them with with sliced tomato, red onion and avocado.

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Serves: 2

• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
• 2 cups cooked kidney or pinto beans or canned no-salt-added or low- sodium kidney beans, drained
• 1/2 cup minced onion
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium ketchup
• 1 tablespoon old fashioned rolled oats
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly oil a baking sheet with a little olive oil on a paper towel.

Chop the sunflower seeds in a food processor or with a hand chopper. Mash the beans in the food processor or with a potato masher and mix with the sunflower seeds. Mix in the remaining ingredients and form into six patties.

Place the patties on the baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly, until you can pick up each patty and compress it firmly in your hands to re-form the burger. Return the patties to the baking sheet, bottom side up, and bake for another 10 minutes.

If desired, these may also be done on the grill. Place on a hot, lightly oiled grill over medium-low heat and cook for 6-8 minutes per side until heated through and lightly browned.

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