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staggs@wmcpet.dialix.oz.au (Greg Stagbouer)
Basic Bean BurgersIngredients (use vegan versions): 1 cup textured soy protein granules (this is a textured vegetable protein)
1 scan't cup boiling water
1 tablespoon tomato paste or ketchup
1 16-oz can pinto, kidney, or other beans, drained
1/4 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 tablespoon tarmari or soy sauce
1 teaspoon sweetener
salt and pepper to taste
whole wheat flour for dusting
Directions:Victoria Schiloni, who owns and operates a vegetarian catering service in Philadelphia, offered this Basic Bean Burger along with a peanut-y variation.
Pour boiling water over textured soy protein and tomato paste in a bowl. Stir and let rest for 10 minutes. In food processor, combine textured soy protein mixture and remaining ingredients except for flour. Pulse until mixture is almost a puree. Dust hands with flour and shape mixture into 6 burgers. Dust them lightly in flour. Layer the burgers with sheets of waxed paper and refrigerate for at least one hour. Cook on a gill covered with foil for about 10 minutes on each side.
This recipe sounds really yummy. I can't wait to try it. See ya.
Archived comment by: malcolm
I tried these the same day that I got the recipe - they were great. Even my dad ate them and he hates vego food. I will certainly add these to my recipe file. I have been trying to find a good burger recipe for ages, because I have alot of food intolerances and it makes it hard when I need to bind ingredients (i.e. without using eggs) I look forward to finding new recipes, See ya Malli
Archived comment by: malcolm
Your burgers were great. The kids even thought they looked like the regular kind. My first batch were a bit difficult to handle, I must not have drained my beans enough. Next time I will try a bit less water and see how they turn out! Great stuff, keep em coming!
Archived comment by: suzanne
I have found this recipe to be very good. The result resembles meat almost too much. I have found the best type of bean for this to be garbanzos. I also have added 1/2 tsp mustard poweder.
Archived comment by: jukka
Rather splendid !!!
Archived comment by: nick
I`try it and I`liked it. I`m not sure did I`do everything correctly because of my poor english, but what I`did tasted good!! #Animal rules#
Archived comment by: tiina
This sounds awesome! I am definitely giving this one a try.
Archived comment by: jeff
They were GREAT! I used red beans but the garbanzos sound good, too. Definitely a keeper!
Archived comment by: denise
Havnt tried it yet.
Archived comment by: bill
could not get the bean burgers to hold togeather
Archived comment by: laurie
i stay in cardiff, I'd like to know where i can buy textured vegetable proteins
Archived comment by: docians
You can get it at Henrys
Archived comment by: hanhj
Splendid recipe! Drain the beans and the TVP thoroughly. Those who are finding the recipe falling a part most likely have too much mosture in the puree. Beyond draining, also go easy on the soy sauce and the ketchup to avoid having excess liquid. If the puree comes out too liquidy, double the amount of bread crumbs and puree again. The recipe is very easy and kid friendly.
Archived comment by: ivy100
