Meatless Legume Burgers: I need your best Tried Tested & True Recipe!

[Sweetpeach]

Hello Hive!

DH and I are on a self-imposed, two-week "spending fast" -- just to see if we can do it. I'm so impressed with folks that take frugal living to a whole other level! So, ne's going without Tim's coffee and I'm planning a weekend of guests without the grocery store. sheesh.

Friday night potluck -- I'm making burgers (both beef and meatless); I've never made legume-based burgers before. Anyone with a great recipe?

Humbling thanking you!

Tricia

[Kelli in TN]

:eek:

No coffee?!?

[Jean in Newcastle]

Bean Burgers (adapted a bit from "American Wholefoods Cuisine")

1 1/3 c. sunflower seeds
4 c. kidney beans (I think 2 cans should do it or maybe 2 1/2)
1/2 c. chopped onions
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. salt (unless there is salt in the beans)
3 - 4 tbs. catsup
wheat germ as needed

Grind seeds in the food processor (or blender). Grind beans. Mix everything except for the wheat germ. Mold into patties. Add wheat germ only if the mixture is too mushy. (If it is too dry and crumbly add more catsup).

Fry in oil or bake in 350 degree oven for 20 min. or broil. (makes 12 burgers)

They were pretty good but what really makes them good is all the toppings - tomato, lettuce, cheese, ketchup, mayo, etc.!

[Sweetpeach]

he just can't "buy" coffee from Tim Horton's (a national coffee chain up here in the Great White North). It's a $1.60 * 3 coffees a day -- he's had to use a thermos. hehehehehe -- and I think he's cheated a couple days already. (We've only been at it 4 days, so coffee can't be a dealbreaker!)

The "all or nothing" me wants to give this fast a good kick at the can.

Thank you for the recipe suggestion -- this looks great and I'm also going to search one out that has a red lentil base.

Feeling like I reboarded the crazy train -- making meatless burgers for 20 people! What's wrong with me??? Ahhhhhhhhh . . .

T