Ingredients
2 cups California walnuts, toasted
1 cup garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup cooked red or white quinoa
1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons chia seeds, ground
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 eggs
2 cloves garlic
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
Preparations:
- Combine walnuts, beans, quinoa, bread crumbs, chia seeds, vinegar, 1 tablespoon oil, cumin, eggs and garlic in food processor. Pulse to finely chop ingredients and season with salt and pepper.
- Using wet hands, shape mixture into 6 patties. Lightly press finely chopped walnuts onto both sides.
- Heat remaining oil in a very large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown, adding additional oil to skillet after turning if necessary.
- Serve on toasted whole grain buns or ciabatta rolls with lettuce, tomato and onion and any other desired condiments.
