Bean Patties

4 servings   

• 1 16 oz. can garbanzo beans,
     rinsed and well-drained
• 1/2 cup shredded lowfat cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
• 2 Tablespoons chopped green onions
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg white
• 4 hamburger whole wheat buns
• 4 slices large tomato
• 4 lettuce leaves

Spray a 10-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Mash the beans in a medium bowl. Mix in the cheese, bread crumbs, onions, worcestershire sauce, pepper, salt and egg white.

Shape mixture into 4 patties. Cook patties over medium heat about 5 minutes on each side, until lightly browned.

Serve on a bun with tomato, lettuce and regular burger stuff.

Note: Would you like to make your own bread crumbs to ensure freshness. Cut 3 large slices of bread (I prefer whole wheat) into 1-inch cubes and arrange in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 6 to 10 minutes or until cubes are thoroughly dry and tops turn a medium brown. Toss into your food processor and grind into a coarse powder. May be stored in refrigerator in a tightly sealed container for several days. Makes 1 cup.

Bon appetit!