->Bean Patties <-

4 servings 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

8 slices of bread into 1-inch cubes and arrange in

a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake in a 350 degree

15 to 20 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 1/2 cups.