Bean Burgers!

What you need:
1/4 cup Sunflower Seeds
2 cups canned Red or Pink Beans
1/2 cup minced Onion
2 Tbsp. Ketchup
1 Tbsp. Wheat Germ or Oats
1/2 tsp. Chili Powder
Toppings (cheese, lettuce, tomato, etc.)


What to do:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  
2. Chop the sunflower seeds in a food processor or hand chopper. 
3. Mash the beans with a food processor or potato masher (make sure you drain all liquid from the beans before, and don't over-process).  Mix with the sunflower seed meal.
4. Mix in the remaining ingredients and form into six patties.
5. Lightly oil the baking sheet with a little olive oil using a pastry brush or paper towel.
6. Place the patties on the pan and bake for 25 minutes.  Remove from the oven and let cool, about 10 minutes, until you can pick up each patty and compress it firmly in your hands to reform the burger.  Turn patties over and bake another 10 minutes.
7. Top with your desired toppings, and serve with Sweet Potato and Carrot Fries, if desired.

These burgers are DELICIOUS, and make a great alternative to a regular beef burger.  If served with Sweet Potato and Carrot Fries, you have a MUCH healthier version of the classic burger and fries.  Enjoy!