Chickpea Burgers

Ingredients

 * 2 large egg whites or ¼ cup dry bread crumbs
 * ½ cup or more sesame seeds
 * ½ tsp. curry powder
 * 1 tbs. canola oil
 * 2 green onions, finely chopped
 * ¾ cup finely chopped white or cremini mushrooms
 * 3 large cloves garlic, minced
 * 1 cup cooked or canned chickpeas, drained and ½ cup liquid reserved
 * ⅓ cup sunflower seeds

Directions

 * 1) In medium skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
 * 2) Add green onions and mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until soft, about 5 minutes.
 * 3) Remove from heat.
 * 4) In food processor or blender, combine garlic, chickpeas and reserved chickpea liquid and process until smooth.
 * 5) Transfer to large bowl and combine with mushroom mixture.
 * 6) In food processor or blender, process sunflower seeds to make a coarse meal.
 * 7) Add to chickpea mixture along with curry powder; mix well.
 * 8) Stir in egg whites or bread crumbs (mixture will be soft).
 * 9) On a large baking sheet, make 8 beds of sesame seeds for patties.
 * 10) Shape burger mixture into 8 patties and place on seeds.
 * 11) Flip to coat both sides generously.
 * 12) Grill patties on a well-oiled vegetable grill or broil 4 inches from heat source, 3 to 4 minutes on each side until browned.
 * 13) Serve right away.