Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked Adzuki Beans divided
• 2 cups cooked Pearl Barley divided
• 1 Tbsp Oil
• 1 medium Onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• ½ cup Wheat Germ
• ½ tsp Garlic Powder
• ½ tsp ground Celery Seed
• ½ tsp Sage
• 1 ¼ tsp Kosher Salt
• ¼ tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

1. In a food processor pulse 1 cup beans and 1 cup barley to create a chunky puree.
2. Heat oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until golden, 7–10 minutes. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. In a large bowl, mash together puree, remaining beans and barley, sautéed onions and garlic, wheat germ, and spices until combined.
4. Scoop ½ cup portions and form into eight patties.
5. In a wide frying pan, heat oil over medium heat. Sear patties until brown, about 3–5 minutes per side.