Fava bean burgers

Yield: 7 Patties

Ingredients:

1 c Multi grain oats
1/8 c Bran
1/4 c Wheat germ
1/3 c Dry potato flakes
3/4 c V-8 juice
1 Egg
1 cn Fava beans - 19 oz. drained
1 c Carrots; shredded
1/2 c Onion; finely chopped
1/4 c Green pepper; finely chopped MMMMM-------------------SPICES (REGULAR OPTION------------------------
1/8 ts Garlic powder
1/8 ts White pepper
1/4 ts Oregano
1/4 ts Basil
1/4 ts Rosemary
1/4 ts Ground sage
4 ds Tabasco

Instructions:

Place Oats potato buds bran wheat germ in bowl and mix with the V 8. Let stand for 15 minutes. Stir in egg and spices. Drain Fava beans place in small bowl and mash with a fork. Mix vegetables oat mixture and beans in medium bowl until well blended. Press firmly into 1/4 lb hamburger press. Lightly oil non stick fry pan and fry over med heat (325 if using electric fry pan) for approximately 8 minutes per side or until browned and crisp. Place on cake rack over cookie sheet and bake for 20-30 minutes so inside of burger gets set. Or make thinner burgers. Cool wrap individually freeze. Spices can be changed to Cajun Indian Italian Mexican Adapted from recipe of Elizabeth Rodier == Courtesy of Dale & Gail Shipp Columbia Md. ==