Vegetarian: Chickpea Burgers 02 by Recipe Cottage

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	Chickpea Burgers 02

		Chickpea Burgers 4 tsp. sesame seeds 1 Tbsp. ground coriander 1 Tbsp. ground cumin 2 tsp. veg. oil 4 scallions, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 15 oz. can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 cup cooked brown rice 2/3 cup wheat germ 3 Tbsp. lemon juice 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. black pepper 4 1/2" slices tomato 4 6-inch pita breads yogurt and spinach for garnish Cook the sesame seeds in a dry pan until golden. Add coriander and cumin and cook until fragrant (30 sec.). Set aside to cool, then grind. Add oil to pan and saute the garlic and scallions until tender. Mash the chickpeas well, then stir in the rice and 1/3 cup wheat germ, lemon juice, salt, pepper, sesame seeds, and garlic/scallions. Shape into 4 3/4" patties. Dredge in remaining 1/3 cup wheat germ, pressing firmly onto the patties. Grill or broil on patties and tomato on a lightly oiled rack until browned and heated through. Tuck the patties into pitas; garnish with yogurt and spinach. Serve with Carrot Salad. Carrot Salad with Cumin 1 lb. carrots, peeled and grated 1/2 cup chopped Italian Parsley 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 tsp. ground cumin salt and black pepper to taste Toss all ingredients. Serve within 1 hour.