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CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Vegetables, Eggs, Grains	Vegetarian	Vegetarian, Vegan, Main dish	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2	c	Brown rice; cooked
		Egg replacer for 1 egg
1 1/2	c	Whole grain bread crumbs
1/3	c	Onion; finely chopped
1/3	c	Arame; soaked
2	tb	Natto or other type of miso
1	ts	Thyme
2	tb	Tahini

INSTRUCTIONS

Place all the ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well, using your hands if
necessary.
Shape the mixture into 6 small patties, using your hands to firmly press
the mixture together.
Heat a small amount of oil in a  skillet. Place the patties in the skillet
and cook over medium heat until they are brown on the bottom. Turnthe
patties over and brown them on the other side.
Serve these patties with soup, in place of bread, or with a bean or tofu
dish.
From DEEANNE's recipe files
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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