Spinach Burger
By: Anonymous
Published: Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 8:02pm

Ingredients




1 can garbanzo beans - (15 oz) rinsed, drained
1 cup chopped fresh spinach - (packed)
2 scallions, white and light green parts sliced
1 garlic clove crushed
cup unbleached all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons tahini
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon olive oil (1 to 2)
4 pita pockets
8 pepperoncini peppers drained, sliced,
discarding stems and seeds
1 lrg tomato chopped
cucumber peeled, sliced

Preparation

1 In food processor, combine garbanzo beans, spinach, scallions, garlic and flour. Pulse on/off several times to blend well. Add salt and pepper to taste and process briefly. Shape mixture into 4 patties about 1/2-inch thick. 2 In small bowl, mix tahini, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons water, cumin and salt to taste. Set aside. 3 In large nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat. Add burgers and cook until browned, about 4 minutes per side, adding a little more oil if necessary. 4 Cut pita breads in half. Cut burgers in half and place in pita breads. Spoon pepperoncini, tomatoes and cucumbers over burgers and drizzle with reserved tahini sauce. 5 This recipe yields 4 servings. 6 Comments:: Serve burgers with a simple salad of shredded romaine lettuce, minced parsley and a drizzle of olive oil and fresh lemon juice. 7 Description: "These spicy burgers rise above the pre-packaged, frozen variety."