Veggie Burgers

• 1 (19-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
• 1 cup sliced green onions
• 2/3 cup (2 2/3 ounces) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 (8-ounce) can cut green beans, drained
• 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 cup cooked brown rice
• Cooking spray
• 6 whole wheat hamburger buns
• Ketchup, mustard, pickles, onion slices, tomato slices, lettuce, alfalfa sprouts (optional)

1. Combine first 8 ingredients in a food processor bowl. Pulse 3 to 4 times or until chopped. Transfer mixture to a large bowl, and stir in rice. Cover and chill mixture at least 1 hour.
2. Shape vegetable mixture into 6 bun-size patties. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Coat patties with cooking spray. Cook patties, in batches, if necessary, in skillet over medium heat 8 minutes on each side or until browned. Transfer patties to a plate, and let cool slightly. Serve patties on whole wheat buns with condiments, if desired.

chickpeas, green onions, parmesan cheese, salt, green beans, lemon pepper, garlic, brown rice, cooking spray, whole wheat hamburger buns, ketchup

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/veggie-burgers-0 (may not work)