Posted by: RisaG 06-27-99
* Exported from MasterCook *
Grilled Falafel Burgers
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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beans & Legumes Grilling
Middle Eastern Rice
Amount Measure Ingredient, Preparation Method
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1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup onion, diced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 jalapeno, seeded & minced
1 15 oz. can garbanzo beans, rinsed & drained
1 cup cooked long-grain rice
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 3/4 cups bread crumbs
Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste
Red pepper or hot sauce to taste
Condiments
Heat olive oil in a small skillet until sizzling.
Cook onion and garlic until onion is wilted and garlic is golden.
Add jalapeno and stir well. Cool.
Place cooled onion mixture, garbanzo beans, and rice in a food processor.
Pulse on and off several times until mixture becomes a smooth puree.
Transfer to a large bowl.
Add lime juice and 1 cup of bread crumbs. season to taste with salt, pepper,a nd red pepper or hot sauce.
Shape into 3-inch patties about 1/2-inch thick, adding extra bread crumbs if patties don't hold their shape.
They will be slightly sticky.
Prepare a grill or preheat broiler.
GRILL:
Place patties on a fine-meshed grid and grill about 5 inches from heat for 4-6 minutes per side until lightly browned.
When one side is done, turn patties carefully with a spatula and cook other side.
BROIL:
Place patties on a broiler pan or large cookie sheet lined with lightly-oiled foil and broil 3-5 inches from heat about 4-6 minutes.
SERVE:
Place patties into warmed pita pockets, hamburger buns, or toasted sandwich buns along with shredded lettuce, tomato slices, onion, sprouts.