Planet Burger

1/2 c Sunflower kernals

16 oz Garbanzo beans (canned)

-- drained and mashed 3 c Cooked brown rice

1 md Onion; chopped

1 md Carrots; shredded

1/2 c Italian-style breadcrumbs

1/3 c Chopped fresh parsley

2 Eggs; lightly beaten

1/4 c Soy sauce

1 ts Dried thyme

Vegetable oil; for frying 8 sl French bread

Toast sunflower kernals on baking sheet at 350 degrees F. for 5 to 7 minutes until golden. Combine sunflower kernals, beans, rice, onion, carrot, breadcrumbs, parsley, eggs, soy sauce and thyme. Form into 8 rectangular patties. Pan-fry burgers in oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until throughly heated, about 4 minutes per side. Serve on French bread with condiments. Each serving provides: * 318 calories * 11.7 g. protein * 7.6 g. fat * 50.8 g. carbohydrate * 2.4 g. dietary fiber * 56 mg. cholesterol * 799 mg. sodium. Source: "Veg-able Rice" Reprinted with permission from USA Rice Council Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias