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Saturday, 12 December 2009

Greek Chickpea & Walnut Burgers

Ingredients:
1.  2 eggs
2.  1/2 C. dry bread crumbs
3.  1/2 C. chopped walnuts
4.  1 medium carrot shredded
5.  1/3 C. crumbed reduced fat feta cheese
6.  1/4 C. coarsely chopped onion
7.  1/4 C. Greek olives
8.  4 sprigs fresh parsley stems removed
9.  1 T. lemon juice
10.  2 garlic cloves
11.  1/4 t. each salt and pepper
12.  1 (15 oz) can chickpeas or garbanzo beans rinsed and drained
13.  5 whole wheat hamburger buns

Method:  In a food processor combine the first 11 ingredients; cover and pulse 4 times.  Add chickpeas; pulse until chopped.  Refrigerate for at least 45 minutes. Shape chickpea mixture by 2/3 cupfuls into patties.  Coat grill rack with cooking spray before starting the grill.  Grill burger covered over medium heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160.  Serve on buns with your favorite toppings.

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