Kristen's Recipes


        

Title:   Veggie Burgers
Category:   Main Dishes - Clean (Only natural/organic ingredients), Vegetarian
From:   Cooking Pleasures*
Ingredients:  
1/2 c chopped sweet onion
1 medium carrot- chopped (1/2 c)
1 can (15 oz.) garbanzo beans- drained and rinsed
1 egg
1 t coarse salt
1/2 c unseasoned dry bread crumbs or panko
1/4 c chopped cilantro
2 T olive oil- divided
4 whole wheat hamburger buns- split
Directions:   Pulse onion and carrot in food processor until finely chopped. Add beans; pulse to chop. Add egg and salt; process until thick and slightly chunky. Place in medium bowl; stir in bread crumbs and cilantro. Shape into 4 patties about 3/4 inch thick.

Heat 1 T of the oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Cook patties 8 minutes or until nicely browned on bottom. Carefully turn; add remaining 1 T oil. Cook 5 minutes or until burgers are slightly firm and hot in center. Serve in buns.
Makes:   4 sandwiches