Chickpea Burgers

* Exported from MasterCook *

CHICKPEA BURGERS

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main dish Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 Scallions -- finely chopped
3/4 c Mushrooms -- finely chopped
1 t Canola Oil
3 lg Garlic -- Cloves
1 c Chickpeas -- cooked or canned
1/2 c Chickpea Liquid
1/4 c Sunflower Seeds
1/2 ts Curry Powder
2 Egg Whites (or 1/4 c
-dry bread crumbs)
1/2 c Sesame Seeds -- or more

Saute Scallions and mushrooms in oil until limp, about 5 minutes. In a
blender, combine garlic, chckpeas and chickpea liquid, blend until smooth.
Transfer to a large bowl and combine with mushroom mixture. Grind sunflower
seeds in a blender or food processor to make a coarse meal, add to chickpea
mixture along with curry powder. Mix well. Stir in egg whites or bread
crumbs. Mixture will be soft,
On a large baking sheet or bread-board, make 8 to 10 beds of sesame seeds
for patties. Shape burger mixture into 8 patties and place on seeds. Flip
to coat both sides generously. Grill on a well-oiled vegetable grill for 3
to 4 minutes on each side, until brown.



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