Gardenburgers

Directions

1. 1
   Pour onions into a 3-quart saucepot with the vegetable stock and bring to a boil.
2. 2
   Add bulgur, chickpeas, and frozen vegetables, stir until combined.
3. 3
   Turn off heat, cover and let stand 15 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
4. 4
   Remove pot from heat.
5. 5
   Using a potato masher or spoon back, mash ingredients together making sure all chickpeas get smashed.
6. 6
   Form into four burger patties.
7. 7
   Lightly coat a 10-inch non-stick pan with cooking spray and turn heat to medium.
8. 8
   Place all burgers in pan when hot and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side or until heated through and golden.
9. 9
   Optional: Fold in 1/4 cup grated mozzarella to mashed bulgur mixture before forming into burgers.
10. 10
    Tip: Because the kids loved tacos, we seasoned the gardenburger mixture with taco seasoning mix, but any seasonings you like will work.