Toast sunflower kernals on baking sheet at 350 degrees F. for 5 to 7 minutes until golden. Combine sunflower kernals, beans, rice, onion, carrot, breadcrumbs, parsley, eggs, soy sauce and thyme. Form into 8 rectangular patties. Pan-fry burgers in oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until throughly heated, about 4 minutes per side. Serve on French bread with condiments. Each serving provides: * 318 calories * 11.7 g. protein * 7.6 g. fat * 50.8 g. carbohydrate * 2.4 g. dietary fiber * 56 mg. cholesterol * 799 mg. sodium.