Veggie Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 (19-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
• 1 cup sliced green onions
• 2/3 cup (2 2/3 ounces) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 (8-ounce) can cut green beans, drained
• 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 cup cooked brown rice
• Cooking spray
• 6 whole wheat hamburger buns
• Ketchup, mustard, pickles, onion slices, tomato slices, lettuce, alfalfa sprouts (optional)

Preparation

1. Combine first 8 ingredients in a food processor bowl. Pulse 3 to 4 times or until chopped. Transfer mixture to a large bowl, and stir in rice. Cover and chill mixture at least 1 hour.
2. Shape vegetable mixture into 6 bun-size patties. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Coat patties with cooking spray. Cook patties, in batches, if necessary, in skillet over medium heat 8 minutes on each side or until browned. Transfer patties to a plate, and let cool slightly. Serve patties on whole wheat buns with condiments, if desired.