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
- 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.
- 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.
- Transfer to a paper towel lined plate or flattened paper bag to drain of excess oil.