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Saturday, January 17, 2009

Garbanzo Bean Burgers

Garbanzo-Bean Curd Burgers from "Yatta , Yatta, Yatta"... That's my old blog from which I merge into this one. I tend to like legumes family because they are the most perfect food with just the right minerals and proteins for healthy bones and teeth. So I feature the best of these recipes. This bean is known for its serotonin's property to brain health. (Israel studies)
Garbanzo-Bean Curd Burgers (Veggie Burgers)
Posted in Beans, Peas, Legumes
Ingredients:
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tsp ground cumin and ground coriander
2 Tbsp lemon juice
15 ounce can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
3 ounces soft silken bean curd, drain
4 ounces cooked potatoes, diced
4 Tbsp freshly chopped cilantro
2 Tbsp flour (optional)
2 3/4 ounces dry brown bread crumbs
2 medium tomatoes, sliced
1 large carrots, grated
salt and pepper
Relish: 1 tsp sesame seed paste, 4 Tbsp un-sweetened yogurt, 1-inch piece of cucumber finely chopped, fresh cilantro, garlic, salt.
Place the onion, garlic, spices, and lemon juice in a pan, bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes until softened.
Place the garbanzo beans, bean curd, and potato into a bowl and mash well. Stir in the onion mixture, cilantro, and seasoning, mix together.
Divide into 4 equal portions and form into patties of 4 inches across, dusting the hands with flour. if necessary.
Sprinkle the bread crumbs onto a plate and press the burgers into the bread crumbs to coat both sides.
Heat the oil into a large seasoned cast iron skillet and fry the burgers for 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown then drain on paper towels.
Meanwhile, mix all of the relish ingredients together in a bowl and chill.
Line the rolls with tomato and grated carrot and top each with a burger.
Serve with the relish. I have individually wrapped and frozen for another meal. Serves 4, Calories per serving 280
Photo: Do sneak garbanzo beans into salad.

Hummus Recipe: http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=7260.0 (Chick Peas or Garbanzo beans)
VegWeb is a very good source of vegetarian recipes!

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