Things You'll Need:
- 1-1/2 cups bran flakes, or bran cereal
- 3/4 cup oats, quick or regular
- 1 can (15 or 16 oz) chili beans in spicy sauce, Undrained
- 1/3 cup chopped onion
- 1 egg
- washed fresh lettuce or spinach leaves
- 6 slices tomato
- 6 whole grain buns
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Step 1
Place cereal and oats in food processor and crush into fine crumbs. Add undrained chili beans, onions, and egg and process until fairly smooth.
If you want a rougher appearance, process the cereals, then add the beans and egg. Add onions last and process, leaving small chunks of onion. -
Step 2
Shape mixture into 6 patties. Fry patties in small amount of olive oil in skillet, or cook in skillet sprayed with cooking spray. Cook for about 10 minutes; turn once as patties brown.
These may also be grilled. If mixture is not firm enough to place directly on grill, pre-cook in skillet until firm, then transfer to grill. -
Step 3
Serve on whole grain bun with lettuce or spinach leaves and tomato slices.
Top with your favorite grated cheese and other condiments. Sliced black olives, sauteed onions, sauteed peppers, or taco sauce are tasty additions.
