No-Meat Burgers-In-A-Hurry

1 lb Firm tofu; mashed

1 c Quick rolled oats

1/2 c Wheat germ

1 Onion (optional)

-finely minced 2 tb Onion powder

2 tb Soy sauce

1/2 ts Salt

1/2 ts Basil

1/2 ts Oregano

1/2 ts Garlic powder

1/8 ts Black pepper

Vegetable oil; for frying Mix ingredients together. Knead for a few minutes. Shape into six patties. Fry in lightly oiled cookie sheet at 325 F for 25 minutes. Serve on whole wheat bread or buns. Top with lettuce, tomato, alfalfa sprouts, grated carrot, onion, pickles, catsup or mustard. [This recipe came from the North American Vegetarian Society, PO Box 72, Dolgeville, N.Y. 13329 USA. They publish "Vegetarian Voice" quarterly.] From: [email protected] (Ted Shapin)