Fava Bean Burgers



	Fava Bean Burgers vegetarian, beans 1 cup multi grain oats 1/8 cup bran 1/4 cup wheat germ 1/3 cup dry potato flakes 3/4 cup v-8 juice 1 egg 1 can fava beans - 19 oz. drained 1 cup carrots; shredded 1/2 cup onion; finely chopped 1/4 cup green pepper; finely chopped ----SPICES (REGULAR OPTION---- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon white pepper 1/4 teaspoon oregano 1/4 teaspoon basil 1/4 teaspoon rosemary 1/4 teaspoon ground sage 4 dash tabasco Place Oats, potato buds, bran, wheat germ in bowl and mix with the V 8. Let stand for 15 minutes. Stir in egg and spices. Drain Fava beans, place in small bowl and mash with a fork. Mix vegetables, oat mixture and beans in medium bowl until well blended. Press firmly into 1/4 lb hamburger press. Lightly oil non stick fry pan and fry over med heat (325 if using electric fry pan) for approximately 8 minutes per side or until browned and crisp. Place on cake rack over cookie sheet and bake for 20-30 minutes so inside of burger gets set. Or make thinner burgers. Cool, wrap individually, freeze. Spices can be changed to Cajun, Indian, Italian, Mexican Adapted from recipe of Elizabeth Rodier == Courtesy of Dale & Gail Shipp, Columbia Md. ==