Memorial Day Recipes - Bean Burgers

Memorial Day Recipes - Bean Burgers

BEAN BURGERS

INGREDIENTS - 1 (16 ounce) can kidney, pinto, or black beans - 2 cups cooked brown rice or millet - 2 tablespoons ketchup - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 1 teaspoon dried oregano - 1 teaspoon dried basil - 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese - 1/4 cup finely chopped onions - Salt and pepper to taste (optional)

DIRECTIONS Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mash with a fork or potato masher.

Divide mixture into 8 burgers, making patties about 1/2 inch thick. You may need to wet your hands to keep the mixture from sticking.

Coat a nonstick skillet with vegetable spray. Cook burgers over medium heat until browned on both sides, about 7-9 minutes.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 burger): Calories: 122, Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 4 mg, Sodium: 308 mg, Carbohydrate: 22 g, Dietary Fiber: 3 g, Sugars: 3 g, Protein: 6 g Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Starch

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Cantonese Ribs

4 Lbs Spareribs, cut in serving pieces 1/2 Cup Soy Sauce 3/4 Cup Water 1 Cup Orange Marmalade 1/2 tsp Ginger Powder 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder Dash Pepper

Place ribs in pan, meaty side down and bake at 450 degrees for 25 minutes. Drain fat and turn ribs meaty side up. Lower temperature to 350 degrees and continue baking for one hour.

Combine soy sauce, water, marmalade, garlic powder, ginger and pepper; blend thoroughly. Pour over ribs, bake till tender about 20 - 25 minutes. Baste ribs occasionally with sauce.

Serves 6 _______________________________________