Chickpea Burgers

Ingredients:

3 cups cooked chickpeas (canned is fine)
3 large eggs
¾ teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped basil leaves
3 green onions, chopped
zest of 1 lemon
½ cup whole wheat bread crumbs
3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Directions:

(1) Place all ingredients in a food processor, process until mixture is a very thick but not smooth

(2) Let mixture sit for a few minutes so the bread crumbs can absorb some of the moisture

(3) Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add 4 patties, cover and cook for 7-10 minutes, until the bottoms are brown. Make the patties about 2 inches thick.

(4) Flip the patties and cook another 7-10 minutes

Note:
You can slice the burgers in half and insert your favorite fillings. Filling ideas: sprouts, avocado slices, onions (raw or caramelized), tomatoes, spinach leaves.

Ketchup mixed with chili powder is great on top of these burgers.

* Jennifer Columbo is a chef of natural cuisine and owner of the private cooking party and catering business, Naturally Jeni.