Garbanzo Bean Burgers Recipe

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“These meatless burgers are totally awesome. I think I’d rather have one than any cheeseburger at a restaurant. They really rock!” Need we say more? —Berea Rider, East Point, Kentucky

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Garbanzo Bean Burgers Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Cook: 10 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
3 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1 egg
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Dash crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons canola oil
6 whole wheat hamburger buns, split and toasted
6 slices reduced-fat process American cheese product
Dill pickle slices, fat-free mayonnaise and ketchup, optional

Directions

Place the beans, water and lemon juice in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the bread crumbs, egg and seasonings and mix well. Shape into six patties.
In a large skillet, cook patties in oil in batches for 3-4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Serve on buns with cheese. Top with pickle slices, mayonnaise and ketchup if desired. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 burger (calculated without optional ingredients) equals 346 calories, 11 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 40 mg cholesterol, 641 mg sodium, 48 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 15 g protein.

Originally published as Garbanzo Bean Burgers in Healthy Cooking October/November 2010, p57