->Lentil Burgers 06 <-

Yield: 6 servings

1/2 c white rice, cooked; cooled

1/2 c lentils; cooked

1 sm sweet potato; peeled, cooked, minced

8 spinach leaves; rinsed, blanched, finely shredded

1/2 c mushrooms, fresh; chopped

1 ts soy sauce, low sodium

salt and pepper to taste

1/2 c bread crumbs, dry

1 tb cilantro; finely chopped

Combine rice, lentils, sweet potato, spinach and mushrooms in a

large bowl. Add soy sauce, salt and pepper. Add bread crumbs and 15 to 39 minutes.

6 to 8 patties. Oil a vegetable grill generously,

3 to 4 minutes on each side, until

6 to 8 patties.

Variation: Instead of burgers, form mixture into small balls. Grill

until browned. Serve as a snack with a dipping sauce or add to

pasta with your favorite sauce.