Vegetable Burgers

• 2 (300 g) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 leek, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 50 g baby spinach leaves, chopped
• 1/2 cup tasty cheese, finely grated
• 3 baby carrots, grated
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup wheat germ

1. Place the chickpeas and water into a food processor, and process until the mixture is the consistency of a coarse paste.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large non-stick pan over a medium heat, and saute the onion, garlic and leek until they have softened, about 4 minutes; then add the cumin and saute, stirring, for another minute; then add the chopped spinach for about 1 minute, still stirring, until the spinach begins to wilt.
3. In a large bowl, combine the chickpea paste, onion mixture, cheese, carrot, eggs and wheat germ; and season to taste; then shape into 4 even-sized patties.
4. Heat the remaining oil in the same pan that was used earlier, and cook the burgers until golden, about 2 minutes on each side; then drain on paper towels.
5. Serve in a crispy roll with hummus or tzatziki and salad greens.

chickpeas, water, olive oil, onion, garlic, ground cumin, baby spinach leaves, tasty cheese, baby carrots, eggs, germ

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/vegetable-burgers-134879 (may not work)