Greens-n-Beans Burger

I am always looking for vegetarian options for the summer cook-outs.  These vegetarian burgers hit the spot.  The combination of garbanzo beans, greens and herbs is awesome and they are super easy to make. 

I found this delightful recipe in the National Geographic True Food book.  Thanks Mitch for the book.  It gives you 8 simple steps to a healthier you.

Ingredients:

4 Tbsp ground flaxseeds

12 Tbsp hot water (or hot vegetable stock)

2 1/2 cups canned garbanzo beans (look for organic beans)

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

3/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (cilantro, basil, dill, etc) or 2 Tbsp dried herbs

1 onion, chopped

1 small orange, grated zest only

1 cup greens, finely chopped (spinach, dandelion, arugula, etc)

1 cup whole-grain toasted bread crumbs

1 Tbsp olive oil

Directions:

*Mix the flaxseeds with hot water/stock.  Soak for 10 minutes until texture is gelatinous, like rice pudding

*Combine garbanzo beans, flaxseed mix, salt and pepper in a food processor. 

*Process until mixture is thick and creamy, but still a little chunky

*Pour into a bowl and stir in herbs, onion, zest and greens.

*Gently stir in the bread crumbs.

*Let sit for a few minutes, until it is easy to handle.  (note if it is too dry, add a little water, if too moist, add bread crumbs)

*Form into 1 inch thick patties

*Rub both sides of patties with olive oil and grill for 4 minutes per side

*Serve on hamburger bun, with a bit of mustard if you prefer

Enjoy!