Soybean Burgers

Directions

Cook soybeans in 3 cups water until tender, about 2½ hours.

Drain, cool and grind or blend to make 1 cup.

Peel eggplant and cube.

Combine with diced onion and 3 to 4 cloves garlic in saucepan and cook in enough oil to cover bottom of pan until onion is tender.

Add oats, wheat germ, soybean mixture and salt.

Stir in 2 tablespoons water.

Dough should have consistency of thick paste.

Press into patties and fry in ¼ inch oil until done on both sides.

To make gravy, sauté chopped onions, 2 cloves garlic and mushrooms in butter until mushrooms are tender.

Dissolve arrowroot in ½ cup water and add to mushroom mixture.

Cook and stir until thickened.

Add tamari.

Serve patties with gravy.