In a large bowl, combine beans, rice, ketchup and spices. Mash well. (Rice will be lumpy.)

Add chopped onions and mix well. Divide and form into burgers. Wet your hands slightly to avoid sticking.

Lightly oil a non-stick griddle or skillet, or spray with a non-stick cooking spray. Preheat over medium heat. Place burgers on griddle and cook until browned on both sides, turning burgers several times.

Serve hot with lettuce, tomato, relish, ketchup or your favorite burger toppings.

Each burger provides: 103 calories, 4 grams protein, 1 gram fat, 19 grams carbohydrate, 121 milligrams sodium, 0 milligrams cholesterol.

From "Burgers 'n Fries 'n Cinnamon Buns" by Bobbie Hinman (Book Publishing Company, 1993, $6.95).