Fava Bean Burgers

1 c Multi grain oats

1/8 c Bran

1/4 c Wheat germ

1/3 c Dry potato flakes

3/4 c V-8 juice

1 Egg

1 cn Fava beans - 19 oz. drained

1 c Carrots; shredded

1/2 c Onion; finely chopped

1/4 c Green pepper; finely chopped

---SPICES (REGULAR OPTION
--- 1/8 ts Garlic powder

1/8 ts White pepper

1/4 ts Oregano

1/4 ts Basil

1/4 ts Rosemary

1/4 ts Ground sage

4 ds Tabasco

Place Oats, potato buds, bran, wheat germ in bowl and mix with the V 8. Let stand for 15 minutes. Stir in egg and spices. Drain Fava beans, place in small bowl and mash with a fork. Mix vegetables, oat mixture and beans in medium bowl until well blended. Press firmly into 1/4 lb hamburger press. Lightly oil non stick fry pan and fry over med heat (325 if using electric fry pan) for approximately 8 minutes per side or until browned and crisp. Place on cake rack over cookie sheet and bake for 20-30 minutes so inside of burger gets set. Or make thinner burgers. Cool, wrap individually, freeze. Spices can be changed to Cajun, Indian, Italian, Mexican Adapted from recipe of Elizabeth Rodier == Courtesy of Dale & Gail Shipp, Columbia Md. ==