Petit Foodie

Over the next few weeks I will be posting several legume recipes.  I’m participating in a really cool blogger challenge sponorsed by USA Dry Peas, Lentils & Chickpeas.  So along with some bean recipes I will have a beany giveaway for ya all…so get ready. 

Nothing says memorial day like a burger…in my case a bean veggie burger!  They were the highlight of my day, the light in my eyes, the key to my soul….aka they are down right GOOD!

Bean Burgers

{ingredients}

1 C {bean of your choice, garbanzo would be perfect in texture}

1 C brown rice

3 T flour

1 egg

¼ red onion {chopped}

½ C shredded veggies {I used carrots and zucchini}

½ t salt

¼ t pepper

¼ t chili powder

½ t dried basil

1 T EVOO

{directions}

1. Mash beans leaving a few whole. 
2. Add remaining ingredients. {Brown rice through dried basil}
3. Place in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
4. Shape bean mixture into six burgers.
5. In a medium pan heat ½ T EVOO.  Place three burgers into the pan until golden brown on all sides. 
6. Repeat #5 with the remaining three burgers. 
7. Serve on whole wheat buns or over a crisp salad. These burgers are fantastic on their own as well.