Basic Bean Burgers

1 cup TVP granules (this is a textured vegetable protein)
1 scant cup boiling water
1 Tbs tomato paste
1 16-oz can pinto, kidney, or other beans, drained
1/4 cup whole wheat bread crumbs (just toast some bread a few times to dry it out and then crumble it up)
1/2 tsp poultry seasoning (it's actually vegetarian!!)
1/2 tsp oregano
1 Tbs soy sauce
1 tsp sweetener
salt and pepper to taste
whole wheat flour for dusting

Pour boiling water over TVP and tomato paste in a bowl. Stir and let rest for 10 minutes. In food processor, combine TVP mixture and remaining ingredients except for flour. Pulse until mixture is almost a puree. Dust hands with flour and shape mixture into 6 burgers. Dust them lightly in flour. Layer the burgers with sheets of waxed paper and refrigerate for at least one hour. Cook on a gill covered with foil for about 10 minutes on each side.