Mediterranean Veggie Burgers (vegan)

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 6 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/3 cup kalamata olive, chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) jar marinated artichokes, drained and chopped
• 2 cups spinach, chopped (fresh)
• 1/2 cup oats
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

Recipe

• 1 1. in a large bowl combine beans, onion, and garlic. using a potato masher, lightly mash until about half of beans are mashed. add in remaining ingredients and stir well.
• 2 2. on a cutting board or clean work surface, use bean mixture to form burger patties with your hands. make sure to pack tight.
• 3 3. in a lightly greased frying pan on medium-high heat, cook burgers for about 5 minutes on each side or until both sides are golden. serve on a bed of greens or vegan hamburger bun.