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Garbanzo Bean and Veggie Burgers
Fresh broccoli, savory mushrooms, and sweet bell peppers form the base of these hearty meatless patties. A quick pulse in the food processor brings the vegetables together with garbanzo beans and rice for a satisfying, textured bite. They pan-fry to a crisp, golden brown on the outside while staying perfectly tender in the center. You'll love how easily this mixture shapes up, giving you a reliable homemade option that beats anything from the freezer aisle.
Equipment
- Food processor
- Skillet
- Stovetop
Ingredients
- ½ cup small fresh broccoli florets
- 2 oz fresh mushrooms (about 4 medium)
- ½ small red bell pepper, cut into large pieces
- ½ cup cooked instant white or brown rice
- 1 can (15 to 16 oz) garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed
- 1 egg
- 1 clove garlic
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon dried chopped onion
- ⅓ cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 whole wheat burger buns, split
Instructions
- 1Place the broccoli, mushrooms, and bell pepper in a food processor. Pulse to finely chop the vegetables without turning them into a puree. Transfer the chopped vegetables to a medium bowl and stir in the cooked rice.
- 2Put the drained garbanzo beans, egg, garlic, and seasoned salt into the food processor. Blend until smooth. Pour this bean puree into the bowl with the vegetables, then mix in the dried chopped onion and bread crumbs until well combined.
- 3Form the vegetable and bean mixture into four equal patties, making each one about half an inch thick. Press them firmly so they don't fall apart in the pan.
- 4Heat the vegetable oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the patties for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping them once, until they are browned and crisp. Serve the cooked burgers on whole wheat buns with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Make ahead: Wrap the uncooked patties tightly and freeze for up to three months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before cooking.
- Variation: To make veggie meatballs, shape the mixture into 16 small balls. Place on a greased baking sheet, spray the tops with cooking oil, and bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20 minutes until crisp.
- Serving: Top your burgers with cheddar cheese slices, fresh lettuce, sliced tomato, red onion, and mayonnaise.
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