HEAVENLY EARTH BURGERS

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Packed with nutrition, these rice-and-bean patties from Wendy McGowan in Fontana, California make a fun, filling, hand-held entree. Fresh parsley and carrots add flecks of color, and sunflower kernels a touch of crunchiness.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups cooked brown rice
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup sunflower kernels
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup shredded carrot
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 egg
1 egg white
1 cup garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil
6 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
6 lettuce leaves
6 slices tomato
6 slices onion

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. In a food processor, combine the egg, egg white and garbanzo beans; cover and process until smooth. Stir into rice mixture. Shape into 6 patties. , In a nonstick skillet, cook patties in oil for 5-6 minutes on each side or until lightly browned and crisp. Serve on buns with lettuce, tomato and onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 634mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges