I think these ones I make taste a lot like burgers, even my carnivore DH likes them. I have used soy beans, chick peas or pearl barley (I think the barley ones come closest to "burgeriness" :-) 1 cup soy beans/chick peas/pearl barley finely diced vegetables (carrot, turnip, parsnip etc) to taste 1 cup rolled oats 1 large onion, finely diced 4-6 tablespoons soy sauce 1 egg small amount flour Cook beans until soft, drain and mash (if using barley don't mash). Add vegetables, onion, oats, soy sauce and egg and enough flour to make it stick together. Form patties and shallow fry.

Try adding a little roasted garlic puree and minced green onions to the mix along with the Chiptole's. Also if you live somewhere that you can find fresh roasted green chiles,(Nu-Mex,Big Jim,etc.)put one and a slice of Pepper Jack cheese on a regular burger with a toasted bun. Canned chiles will work in a pinch but not nearly as good.

This is stupid, but are black bans and pinto beans legumes (all beans?) * Exported from MasterCook * Balsamic Portobello Burgers Recipe By : Prevention 7/02 p149 Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:20 Categories : Meatless Sandwiches Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 clove minced garlic 1 medium red onion -- cut into 4 rounds 1 medium yellow bell pepper -- cut into strips 4 medium portobello mushroom caps -- stems removed 8 slices sourdough bread 4 ounces fat-free mozzarella cheese Preheat grill to high and the oven to 450 degrees. In a 1-cup bowl, thoroughly mix the oil, vinegar, and garlic with a fork. Lightly mist the onion and pepper with cooking spray. Baste the mushrooms on both sides with the oil and vinegar mixture. Grill the mushrooms, onions slices, and peppers until tender. When the veggies are almost done, put the bread on a baking sheet and spread the cheese over 4 slices. Bake until the cheese just begins to melt, about 3-5 minutes. NOTES : 5 points, and you can eliminate the peppers. * Exported from MasterCook * Bean Burger Recipe By : Anita Cecena Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:40 Categories : Meatless Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/2 cup minced green onion 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons white wine 29 ounces canned pinto beans -- drained 3/4 cup cracker meal 2 egg white 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning Preheat oven to 350 degrees, In a small nonstick pan, braise the onions and garlic in white wine until soft. In a medium bowl, combine the sauteed onions and garlic, beans, cracker meal, egg whites, parsley, vinegar, and seasoning. Mash well with a potato masher until blended, but not entirely smooth. On a parchment-lined nonstick baking sheet, drop the mixture by 1/2 cup amounts and flatten gently with a spoon to form 6 5-inch patties. Bake for 25 minutes, or until set and beginning to brown lightly. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - * Exported from MasterCook * Black Bean Patties With Cilantro & Lime Recipe By : Cooking Light YEAR: 1996 ISSUE: Jan/Feb PAGE: 134 Serving Size : 5 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Bean Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno pepper 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cloves garlic -- minced 7/8 pound canned black beans -- undrained 1 1/2 cups dry breadcrumbs 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro -- minced 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese -- shredded Vegetable cooking spray 2/3 cup salsa Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion nd next 8 ingredients (onion through garlic); saut3 minutes or until onion is tender. Add beans; sauté 1 minute. Combine bean mixture, breadcrumbs, cornmeal, cilantro, and lime juice in a large bowl; stir well. Place 1 cup bean mixture in a food processor, and process until smooth. Add pureed bean mixture and cheese to remaining bean mixture; stir well. Divide mixture into 5 equal portions, shaping each into 6-inch patty. Wipe skillet clean with paper towels. Coat skillet with cooking spray, and place over medium-high heat until hot. Add patties, and cook 3 minutes or until browned, turning patties carefully after 1-1/2 minutes. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Serving Ideas : Serve with salsa. NOTES : Canned beans simplify the preparation of this Southwestern-style recipe. Yield: 5 servings (serving size: 2 patties and 2 tablespoons salsa). 5 points

I am a 47 year old who asked for a blood test at her primary physcian office. Who when I went for the follow-up, test results, reported that I have High Blood Pressure, High Colestral and that my Blood Sugar was up really high. The Doctor has given me some high blood pressure pills, along with two diabetic pills to see if we can get it under control he also says that I should exercise. My big mistake was Pepsi Colas &` Kool Aid. I usually pick up one of the two before I pick up water. No water. and I know I should have 8 glass of that a day. If I'm going to try to get all of my numbers down I need to know how to eat right for life. Please help I don't want to have to be on diabetic pills all of my life or even colestral pills.