Falafel Burgers

Featuring nutrient-rich canned spinach and chickpeas, these burgers will quickly become a favorite in your home.

Step: 1

In 12-inch skillet over medium heat, in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil, cook red onion and garlic about 5 minutes until tender-crisp.

Step: 2

To food processor, add one-fourth of garbanzo beans, lemon juice and salt; pulse canned spinach until mixture is a smooth paste. Add remaining garbanzo beans, breadcrumbs and onion mixture; pulse until coarsely chopped.

Step: 3

Shape mixture into four 4-inch patties. (If desired, you can refrigerate until ready to cook.) In 12-inch skillet over medium heat, in remaining tablespoon hot olive oil, cook falafel patties until golden and crisp, turning once. Serve with any of the above serving suggestions.

Per Serving: 240 calories; protein 7.8g; carbohydrates 33.5g; fat 11.9g; sodium 636.2mg.