Garbanzo Burgers

By Tonya_Speed

Per Serving: 358 Calories; 8g Fat; 14g Protein; 60g Carbohydrate; 10g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 679mg Sodium. Exchanges: 3 1/2 Grain (Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fat. Points: 7

Ingredients

• 1 (15-oz.) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded, deribbed and finely chopped
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and grated
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red chili pepper, seeded and minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon tahini paste
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 teaspoon olive oil (optional)
• Non-aerosol cooking spray
• 4 whole wheat burger buns, split
• Lettuce leaves
• Tomato slices
• Burger condiments (your choice)

Preparation

Step 1

Place all ingredients in a blender container or the bowl of a food processor; cover and pulse 5 times. Scrape the sides of the container or bowl; pulse until evenly mixed. If mixture looks dry, add olive oil. Refrigerate mixture for 30 minutes. Shape chilled bean mixture into 4 patties. Coat a large skillet with cooking spray over medium-high heat; add bean burgers and cook until heated through and golden on both sides. Serve on buns with lettuce, tomato and desired condiments.