Vegetarian Chickpea Burgers

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• One can chickpeas (15 ounces), rinsed and drained
• One can diced green chilies (4 ounces)
• 2/3 cup packed flat leaf parsley leaves
• 2/3 cup breadcrumbs
• Salt and pepper
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 thin slices cheddar cheese
• 4 hamburger buns
• Dijon mustard, ketchup or mayonnaise, for serving

","preparation":"

In a food processor, pulse the chickpeas, green chilies and parsley until finely chopped. Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl and stir in the breadcrumbs and salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in the egg and form the mixture into four patties, each about 2/3-inch thick.\n\nIn a large skillet or grill pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-low heat. Cook the burgers for four minutes, then flip and cook them for 3 minutes more. Top the patties with the cheese slices for the last minute of cooking. Serve the cheeseburgers on the hamburger buns with mustard, ketchup or mayonnaise.

","tags":"beans,burgers,cheese,dinner,eggs,food processor or blender,lunch,rice, grains and breads,vegetables","publishDate":"2008-02-12T08:00:00Z","status":"Publish","author":"rachael-ray","image":false}