Vegetarian Sausages

Ingredients

• 1 small onion, minced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 2 cups rice (cooked and cold)
• 1 cup kidney bean (cooked)
• 1/4 cup egg substitute or 1-2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 1/4 teaspoon dried cilantro
• 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs

Directions

1. 1

   In a large nonstick frying pan, saute the onions in 1 tablespoons of the oil until clear. Add the cheese and garlic. Saute until garlic is clear.

2. 2

   In a large bowl combine rice, beans, egg substitute, thyme, oregano, cilantro and sage. Stir in the onion mixture.

3. 3

   Transfer to food processor. Process until mixture is a solid mass, but NOT pureed. Just a few seconds.

4. 4

   Divide into 8 parts. Form each part into a sausage shape. Roll in the bread crumbs.

5. 5

   Coat a baking sheet with non-stick spray. Set the sausages on the sheet and brush with remaining oil. Broil until mottled brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.