FREEZER VEGGIE BURGERS

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"I try to limit our intake of red meat to once a week, and my family enjoys these veggie burgers." Make them at your convenience, then cook frozen, for a fast bite when needed! Elaine Solochier - Concord, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
2 tablespoons ketchup
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, shredded
1 small sweet red pepper, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
6 hamburger buns, split
6 lettuce leaves
6 slices tomato

Steps:

Place the beans, oats and ketchup in a food processor; cover and pulse until blended. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in the vegetables, garlic and seasonings. Shape into six 3-in. patties; wrap each in plastic wrap and freeze., To use frozen burgers:Unwrap burgers and place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through, turning once. Serve on buns with lettuce and tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 601mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges