These patties weren't supposed to turn out green, but I crammed so many veggies into them, they turned out that way! Spring calls for lighter meals and the freshest produce the season can offer, so skip the meat and eat your vegetables! I finished mine off on whole grain buns, pickles, more pea shoots, and organic ketchup from Trader Joe's.
Ultimate Veggie Burger
Source: 101cookbooks.com


2 1/2 cups canned garbanzos, drained and rinsed
4 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 onion, chopped
Grated zest of one large lemon
1 cup micro sprouts, chopped (try broccoli, onion, or alfalfa sprouts - optional)
1 cup toasted (whole-grain) bread crumbs
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (or clarified butter)

Combine the garbanzos, eggs, and salt in a food processor. Puree until the mixture is the consistency of a very thick, slightly chunky hummus. Pour into a mixing bowl and stir in the cilantro, onion, zest, and sprouts. Add the breadcrumbs, stir, and let sit for a couple of minutes so the crumbs can absorb some of the moisture. At this point, you should have a moist mixture that you can easily form into four patties.  Grill until golden and heat through, about seven minutes.



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