Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chick peas
• 1/2 cup soy beans
• 1/2 cup peanuts (raw) or sunflower kernels
• 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 cup pea flour
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup wheat germ, optional
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast, optional

Directions

1. Measure the first four ingredients into a bowl and mix together. Using a blender or food processor (we found the coffee-grinder attachment of our food processor to be the most effective) grind half a cup of this mixture at a time until it is the consistency of dry breadcrumbs. This process makes a terrible noise, but the convenience of the completed product makes it all worthwhile!
2. Combine the freshly ground bean mixture with the remaining ingredients. Store in a an air-tight jar until desired. Making Burgers: for two 10 cm burgers: 1 cup burger mix (from above) 1/2 cup water 2 tsp dark soya sauce 1-2 Tbsp oil to cook Mix everything except the cooking oil together and allow to stand for at least 15 minutes. For extra flavour add a clove of chopped garlic, or a few garlic granules, if desired. Cook over a moderate heat for at least 5 minutes on each side, covering the pan with a suitable lid to collect steam and speed up the cooking. Notes: Other bean varieties may ben used in the place of chick peas and soybeans, but kidney beans should be avoided.