BEAN BURGERS: Daily Diabetic Recipe

BEAN BURGERS

Yield: 8 servings
Source: "Magic Menus for People with Diabetes"

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