Five Super Foods,
Five Super Recipes

By Jennifer Iserloh

Chickpea Burger
To make our tasty Southwestern burger vegetarian, substitute chopped chickpeas and following the recipe below.  Chickpeas add plenty of fiber and make this burger heart healthy!


Makes 4 burgers

2 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup breadcrumbs, whole-wheat
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1 tsp garlic, minced
1 egg or egg substitute, beaten
1 tsp salt
4 whole wheat burger buns

Place the chickpeas in a food processor and pulse until chopped, but not mushy.  Transfer to a bowl.  Add the breadcrumbs, parsley, onion, garlic, egg and salt.  Stir until the parsley and breadcrumbs are well combined.  Shape into 4 even patties. 

Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat and coat with non-stick cooking spray.  Add patties to the skillet and cook 4-5 minutes or until golden.  Flip the patties and cook an additional 4-5 or until golden. Serve patties on whole wheat buns.

More Super Food Recipes

Black Bean and Turkey Chili
Shepherd's Pie with Cornbread
Southwestern Burger
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Turkey Bacon Club Sandwich

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