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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Bean Burger Sandwiches 4 servings 1 cup instant brown rice, uncooked 1 small onion, chopped 1/4 pound fresh mushrooms 1 15 oz. can kidney beans, drained 1 cup shredded carrot 1 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 egg whites, lightly beaten 4 lettuce leaves 4 English muffins, split and toasted 4 tomato slices 4 purple onion slices Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add first 4 ingredients. Pulse 5 to 7 times or until mixture is finely chopped. Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Add carrot and next 6 ingredients to rice mixture, stirring well. Shape mixture into 4 patties. Coat grill rack with cooking spray; place on grill over medium-hot coals (350 – 450 degrees). Place patties on rack; grill, covered, 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Place 1 lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each English muffin. Layer 1 patty, 1 tomato slice, and 1 onion slice over each lettuce leaf; top with remaining muffin halves. Nutrition Facts Amount Per Serving: Calories 841 – Calories from Fat 96 Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 11g, Saturated Fat 4g, Cholesterol 21mg, Sodium 843mg, Total Carbohydrate 136g, Dietary Fiber 8g, Sugars 0g, Protein 50g, Vitamin A 8117 units, Vitamin C 17 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 13 units — —- Bean Burgers 8 servings 1 10 3/4 ounce can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 large red onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons fresh herbs, finely chopped 2 teaspoons sweet chile sauce 1/2 cup liquid egg substitute Take the beans and mash lightly, add the onion, flour, herbs, chile sauce and egg. Mix until all the ingredients are combined. Shape the mixture into 8 rounds and lightly dust with flour. In non stick pan sprayed well with cooking spray, fry the burgers for 4 minutes each side. Nutrition Facts Amount Per Serving: Calories 65 – Calories from Fat 7 Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 1g, Saturated Fat 0g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 160mg, Total Carbohydrate 10g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 0g, Protein 4g, Vitamin A 413 units, Vitamin C 4 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 1 units   Spiced Chickpea Burgers 4 servings 1 10 3/4 ounce can chickpeas, drained and pureed 1/2 medium onion, grated 1 medium carrot, grated 2 tablespoons pickle relish 1 tablespoon tomato puree 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 3 tablespoons oatmeal  flour; to coat Thoroughly mix the first 8 ingredients and shape into 8 balls. Flatten into burger shapes and coat with a little flour. Saut