Name: Chickpea Burger
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
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 large egg -; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning -; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder -; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder -; Dash crushed red pepper flakes -; 2 tablespoons canola oil -; 4 whole wheat or whole grain hamburger buns, split and toasted -; 4 slices reduced-fat American cheese -; Optional toppings: Dill pickle slices, fat-free mayonnaise, ketchup, sliced red onion, lettuce and sliced tomato -

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25 min.

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Ingredients for - Chickpea Burger

1. 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained -

2. 3 tablespoons water -

3. 1 teaspoon lemon juice -

4. 1 cup dry bread crumbs -

5. 1 large egg -

6. 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning -

7. 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder -

8. 1/2 teaspoon onion powder -

9. Dash crushed red pepper flakes -

10. 2 tablespoons canola oil -

11. 4 whole wheat or whole grain hamburger buns, split and toasted -

12. 4 slices reduced-fat American cheese -

13. Optional toppings: Dill pickle slices, fat-free mayonnaise, ketchup, sliced red onion, lettuce and sliced tomato -

How to cook deliciously - Chickpea Burger

1. Stage

Place the garbanzo beans, water and lemon juice in a food processor. Cover and process for a few seconds. Editor's Tip: It's OK if the mixture is a little chunky. You're looking for some texture rather than a smooth paste. We're not making hummus (this time)!

2. Stage

Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Add the bread crumbs, egg and seasonings. Mix well, then shape into four patties. Editor's Tip: Use a large cookie scoop for even-shaped veggie burger patties. To shape, form into balls, then flatten into patties.

3. Stage

In a large cast-iron or heavy skillet, cook patties in oil until lightly browned, three to four minutes on each side. Serve on toasted buns with cheese and your favorite toppings. Editor's Tip: For a crisp burger, cook the patties in batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet.