Caramelized Onion and Chickpea Burgers

• 2 cups canned chickpeas, rinsed, drained and mashed by hand
• 1 cup caramelized onions
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 2 tablespoons sesame tahini
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 lemons, quartered

1. Place the chickpeas, onions, panko, garlic, cilantro, tahini, lemon juice and rosemary in a large mixing bowl and mix until well combined.
2. Divide the mixture into 4 portions and form each into a patty about 3/4 to 1 inch thick, tossing it back and forth between your hands.
3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to overnight.
4. Sprinkle the patties with the salt and pepper.
5. Place a cast iron skillet over high heat and when it is hot but not smoking add the burgers to the dry pan.
6. Cook until well seared on both sides and heated throughout, 8 to 10 minutes.
7. Serve immediately, garnished with lemon quarters.

chickpeas, caramelized onions, breadcrumbs, garlic, cilantro, sesame tahini, lemon juice, rosemary, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, lemons

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/caramelized-onion-and-chickpea-burgers (may not work)