Veggie Sliders

California BBQ Veggie Sliders

by Dawn Blatner, RD CSSD LDN  as seen at KidsEatRight.org

Servings: 12 (1 Burger Per Serving)
 

These mini veggie burgers are fun and nutritious.

Ingredients

2 cans (15.5 ounces) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 green onions, finely chopped (about ½ cup)
1 large carrot, shredded (about 1 cup)
Sea salt & black pepper, to taste
⅓ cup whole wheat flour (can also use garbanzo bean flour)
Toppings:
avocado
tomato
BBQ sauce
Mini whole grain hamburger buns, toasted

Directions

1. In food processor or with hand blender, puree beans and oil until smooth.
2. Stir in onions, carrots, salt and pepper. Add in flour until mixture comes together.
3. Form 12 mini-patties. Cook in skillet or on grill until each side is browned (about 4 minutes per side.)
4. Assemble burger on bun with avocado, tomato and BBQ sauce.

March is National Nutrition Month

 ++  Every spring, dietitians join in a campaign to remind everyone of the importance of making informed food choices and developing healthful food habits.

This year's theme is "Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day."  You can honor your cultural and ethnic traditions, maintain many of your personal food preferences, continue your active life-style; and still practice good health habits. 

 Here are some links to good information from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (and have a little fun at the same time). 

The Complete Good Nutrition Reading List from the Academy

 National Nutrition Month Interactive Games from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics