1 cn 1-lb kidney beans; rinsed

And drained 2 c Cooked brown rice

1 tb Ketchup

1/2 ts Garlic powder

1 ts Dried oregano

1/8 ts Ground sage

1/4 c Very finely chopped onions

3 tb Dried bread crumbs; or

Germ In a large bowl, combine beans, rice, ketchup and spices. Mash with a fork potato masher until beans are well mashed. (Rice will be lumpy.) Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Divide mixture evenly and form into 8 burgers, 1/2 to 3/4-inch thick. Wet your hands slightly to avoid sticking. Lightly oil a nonstick griddle or skillet, or spray with a nonstick cooking spray. Preheat over medium heat. Place burgers on griddle and cook until browned on both sides, about 15 minutes. Turn burgers several times while cooking. From: garhow@hpubmaa.esr.HP.COM (Garry Howard). rfvc Digest V94 Issue #181, Aug. 26, 1994. Formatted by Sue Smith, S.Smith34, TXFT40A@Prodigy.com ~--