Veggie burgers?

[*Kim*]

I know we have several vegetarians.... Do any of you gals have a good recipe for veggie burgers? I used to get the garden burger from Costco but they don't carry them anymore and the ones at the regular grocery store are SOOO expensive! I'd love to attempt to make them on my own...

[Del]

Umm. My ex-roommate had a great recipe for black bean patties. You took a couple cans of black beans and something else and mashed them all up, then fried them into patties.

They were amazingly awesome.

I never got the recipe from her though, and I don't think she'd give it to me now. I'd have to google or something.

Other than that, I don't have any ideas. I've never been any good at making my own burgers!

[Loretta]

I've been looking for one, too and I found this the other day-

2 1/2 cups sprouted garbanzo beans (chickpeas) OR canned garbanzos, drained and rinsed 4 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 onion, chopped Grated zest of one large lemon 1 cup micro sprouts, chopped (try brocolli, onion, or alfalfa sprouts - optional) 1 cup toasted (whole-grain) bread crumbs 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (or clarified butter) If you are using sprouted garbanzos, steam them until just tender, about 10 minutes. Most of you will be using canned beans, so jump right in and combine the garbanzos, eggs, and salt in a food processor. Puree until the mixture is the consistency of a very thick, slightly chunky hummus. Pour into a mixing bowl and stir in the cilantro, onion, zest, and sprouts. Add the breadcrumbs, stir, and let sit for a couple of minutes so the crumbs can absorb some of the moisture. At this point, you should have a moist mixture that you can easily form into twelve 1 1/2-inch-thick patties. I err on the moist side here, because it makes for a nicely textured burger. You can always add more bread crumbs a bit at a time to firm up the dough if need be. Conversely, a bit of water or more egg can be used to moisten the batter. Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over medium low, add 4 patties, cover, and cook for 7 to 10 minutes, until the bottoms begin to brown. Turn up the heat if there is no browning after 10 minutes. Flip the patties and cook the second side for 7 minutes, or until golden. Remove from the skillet and cool on a wire rack while you cook the remaining patties. Carefully cut each patty in half, insert your favorite fillings, and enjoy immediately. Filling ideas for your veggie burgers: * Avocado Slices * Cipollini onions - sweet and just the right size * Sliced Roma tomatoes * A sprinkling of smoked paprika * Grilled vegetables

[*Kim*]

Originally Posted by Loretta I've been looking for one, too and I found this the other day-

THANKS!!! Have you tried it? If so was it good? I'll have to give it a shot!