Monday Message - Recipe of the Week

Veggie Sliders & Pickle Chips

Recipe By: Dawn Blatner, LD, CSSD, RD

Sliders don't have to be all about the beef. Try this veggie option.

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.

Nutrition Facts: Recipe Link


These 15 minute pickles are a great alternative to chips. Plus they're fast and easy to prepare.
Watch the video cooking demonstration here.