Bean And Grain Burgers Recipe

• 1 med -sized onion, finely minced
• 2 Tbsp. Vegetable oil
• 2 c. Cooked chickpeas, liquid removed
• 1 c. Fine fresh bread crumbs
• 1/4 c. Tahini
• 1/4 c. Tamari, (soy sauce)
• 2 lrg Garlic cloves, crushed or possibly 1/2 tsp. pwdr
• 1/4 c. Minced fresh parsley
• 1 c. Cooked rice, (preferably long grain brown rice) Vegetable oil
• 2 1/2 c. Alfalfa sprouts
• 1 c. Shredded carrots
• 2 med -sized tomatoes, cut into thin wedges Sesame Tahini Sauce, (below)

1. The next few recipes are from Classics and Creations:A World of Vegetarian
2. Try this adaptation of the Mid-Eastern falafel for a satisfying and complete protein meal.
3. Saute/fry onion in 2 Tbsp.
4. vegetable oil till soft.
5. Coarsely mash chickpeas with a potato masher or possibly process lightly in a food processor.
6. Add in bread crumbs, tahini, tamari and garlic.
7. Mix thoroughly.
8. Stir in sauteed onion, parsley and cooked rice.
9. Form into 8 burgers.
10. Skillet-fry in vegetable oil till browned on both sides.
11. Serve warm with alfalfa sprouts, shredded carrot and tomato wedges.
12. Spoon Sesame Tahini Sauce over top.
13. Note: Mix can also be formed into 1-inch balls and skillet-fried or possibly deep-fried.
14. THis size is ideal for use in pita breads.
15. Yield: 8 burgers

onion, vegetable oil, chickpeas, bread crumbs, tahini, tamari, garlic, fresh parsley, rice, alfalfa sprouts, carrots, tomatoes

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/bean-and-grain-burgers-80879 (may not work)