Pub Style Black Bean Burgers

Makes 10 (171 calories) to 12 burgers (143 calories); 20 min prep time

1 med onion, dice

3 eggs

1.5 cups cooked black beans

1.5 cups cooked chickpeas

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon salt

1.5 cups panko crumbs (sub in some oats)

1 cup grated nice-melting cheese such as pepper Jack, Muenster, mozzarella, or Fontina cheese

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Peanut, canola, or vegetable oil for shallow frying

1. Combine the onion, eggs, beans, chickpeas, chili powder, and salt in a food processor and pulse until combined. Transfer to a mixing bowl and fold in the panko, cheese, and parsley. Shape into 8 patties.
2. Heat 1 inch of oil in a deep skillet or saute pan over medium-high heat. Cook the patties in batches to avoid crowding, turning once, until uniformly browned, 8 to 12 minutes total.
3. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate or flattened paper bag to drain of excess oil.