Mexican Bean Burger

A really good friend gave me the DVD:
Jeff Novick's Fast Foods and Burgers and Fries

I was really anxious to try some of Jeff's recipes. I had the pleasure of meeting him when I traveled with Dr. Hanz Diehl.
This is the original recipe.

Do not use blender or food processor to mash the beans as they wil get to watery. In a large bowl
Mix:
1 can drained and rinsed low sodium Kidney Beans
1 can drained and rinsed low sodium Pinto Beans
Mash with potato masher.
Add 1 cup old fashioned oats
1 cup cooked brown rice
4 Tablespoons low sodium salsa
1-2 teaspoons Mexican Spice
2 teaspoons chili powder
garlic powder
onion powder
Mix well.
Makes 8 burgers
Make into patty and brown in a no-stick skillet (covered) for 2 1/2 minutes on each side.
I made these up and froze most for future use.
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The second time I made them I changed the recipe, as I felt they where rather dry.

• 1 onion- chopped


• 4 cloves of garlic- chopped

Brown onions and garlic in a none stick pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl:

• Add 1 can of drained and rinsed kidney beans


• Add 1 can of drained and rinsed pinto beans

Mash with potato masher.
Add:

• 4 Tablespoons salsa-I used Frog Ranch Salsa


• 2 cups brown or wild rice-I used wild rice as I had some in the frig.


• 1/2 cup old fashioned oatmeal


• Add browned onions and garlic


• 1/2 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder


• 1/0-1 teaspoon onion powder


• 2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder


• 1 teaspoon cumin


• 1/2 teaspoon oregano


• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper


• Liquid smoke-go easy

Mix Well!!!!

Make patties and brown in a none stick skillet. Cover. 2 1/2 minutes on each side.

Makes 8 burgers-

Enjoy!!!
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