Nutty Bean-Rice Burgers

2 tb Sliced green onion

1/4 c Finely diced celery

2 tb Butter or margarine

1 c Cooked soy or other; dry bea

1 c Cooked brown rice

1 c Sunflower seeds; ground

1/2 c Shredded cheddar cheese

1/4 c Whole wheat flour

2 ts Sweet pickle relish

2 tb Catsup

2 ts Soy sauce

1/2 ts Dried basil leaves; crumbled

2 Eggs; slightly beaten

1/8 ts Black pepper

Salt to taste Saute onions and celery in 1 Tbsp. of the butter for 2 to 3 minutes. Add to beans, rice, sunflower seeds, cheese, flour, pickle relish, catsup, soy sauce, basil, eggs, and black pepper. Mix well. Add salt to taste. Shape in 8 patties about 1/2" thick. Heat remaining butter in a large skillet. Add

patties.Cook slowly, turning once, until well browned, about 15 minutes. Transfer to serving platter. Garnish with onion rings, and pickle slices. Serve with chili sauce, if desired. Makes 4 servings. From: [email protected] (Garry Howard). rfvc Digest V94 Issue #181, Aug. 26, 1994. Formatted by Sue Smith, S.Smith34, [email protected] ~--