Lentil-Walnut Burgers (Makes 4-6 servings)

This takes about 40 minutes to prepare. You can do "part 1" while "part 2: is cooking, plus 1 hour to chill. Note: uncooked burgers may be individually wrapped and frozen.

Part 1: Bring the lentils and water to a boil in saucepan. Lower the heat, and simmer, partly covered for 30 minutes or until lentils are soft and liquid is gone. Place is large bowl, add vinegar and mash.

Part 2: Saute remaining ingredients, except for breadcrumbs. Then add everything to the lentil-vinegar mixture and chill for about 1 hour. The Burger: Make 4 inch patties from chilled burger-mixture. For freezing: make patties, place wax paper between each patty and stack, wrap well, and freeze. (Or wrap individually.)

Fry patties in oil until brown or broil about 8 minutes on each side. Try putting sesame seeds in pan to keep patties from sticking to the pan.

Brown Rice and Black Bean Burritto

Heat oil in large skillet over med heat. Add onion, garlic, chili powder and cumin. Saute 3-5 min until onion is tender. Add rice, beans and corn; cook, stirring, 2-3 minutes until mixture is thoroughly heated. Remove from heat. Spoon 1/2 cup rice mixture in center of tortilla. Top each with 2 Tbsp cheese, 1 Tbsp green onion, and 1 Tbsp yogurt; rollup, top with 1 Tbsp salsa. 6 servings.
Optional: Add sliced Heat and Serve Chicken Breast

Four Bean Casserole

This is always popular at potlucks and goes great with just about any barbecued meal.

1 15-oz can pork and beans (undrained)
1 15-oz can kidney beans, drained
1 15-oz can lima beans, drained
1 15-oz butter beans, drained
1/2 pound bacon (optional)
1 onion, chopped
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated

Mix all the ingredients together. Bake covered at 350 for 2 1/2 hours or in a crockpot on low for 5 hours.