Title: Garbanzo Burgers
Categories: Entree Diet Vegetable
Yield: 4 Servings

2	c	Garbanzo beans
6	c	Water
2	tb	Oil
2		Garlic cloves, diced
2	lg	Onions
2		Carrots, diced
3		Celery stalks, diced
3		Green peppers, diced
3	tb	Tamari (similar to soy sauce)
1/2	ts	Sea salt
1/2	ts	Basil
1/2	ts	Tahini (sesame-seed paste)
1/4	ts	Paprika
1/4	ts	Oregano
1/4	ts	Cumin

Soak garbanzos in water overnight. Drain, then place in pressure cooker with water; cook 1 hour. In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic, onions, carrots, celery and peppers. Saute 7 minutes. Season with tamari, salt and basil.

Drain beans and mash well. Combine with sauteed vegetables, tahini, paprika, oregano and cumin. Lightly oil a baking sheet. Form mixture into patties, set on sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through. Makes 4 burgers.

Farm Animal Reform Movement (c) Phoenix Gazette, March 17, 1993.

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