Chickpea Burgers

A little bit like Felafel and little bit like a veggie burger. Either way we think they're yummy. Even my carnivorous hubby enjoys them

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 2  green onions, chopped
• 3⁄4 cup mushroom
• 3  garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 (15 1/2ounce) can garbanzo beans, with liquid
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons fresh parsley
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 cup  dry breadcrumbs
• 1  egg
•  olive oil

Directions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add green onions and mushrooms, and fry until tender, stirring frequently.
2. Combine the garbanzo beans (with liquid) and garlic in the container of a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth, and transfer to a medium bowl. Stir in the mushrooms and onions. Mix in the cilantro, parsley,and cumin. Add the bread crumbs and egg, and mix until thoroughly blended. You can let the mixture sit in the refrigerator to blend flavors at this point, or go on to frying. (I recommend forming the patties and letting them bind in the fridge for a little while to help keep them together while cooking).
3. Heat enough oil to cover the bottom of a large skillet over medium heat. Form the bean mixture into 4 balls, and flatten into patties. Place the burgers in the hot skillet, and fry for about 5 minutes on each side, until nicely browned.