Fava Bean Burgers
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Beans
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 7
 

Ingredients:

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 large 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---
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 dashes Tabasco
 

Preparation:

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