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.