Indian Spiced Garbanzo Bean Burgers with Cucumber Sauce

Yield: 6 patties

I saw an Indian Spiced Burger recipe in a Better Homes & Garden Magazine (Calorie-Smart publication, June 26, 2017) and turned it into a Garbanzo Bean Burger. The burgers are basically a healthier version of traditional falafel ~ pretty tasty ;o)

• 2 cans garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
• 2/3 cup cucumbers, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, roughly chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cans low sodium garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cub red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoon jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 bag of mixed greens

1. Cucumber sauce: In a small bowl, combine yogurt, cucumbers, cilantro, garlic, salt and pepper. Set aside.
2. Garbanzo Burgers: In a medium bowl, mash garbanzo beans using a potato masher or fork. Add onion, jalapeno pepper, salt, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and pepper; mix well. Form into 5-6 patties.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add patties to skillet and cook about 10 minutes. Carefully turn patties to other side and cook an additional 10 minutes, or until nicely browned and firm enough so patties stay together.
4. Arrange individual plates: Place mixed greens on plate; top with Garbanzo burger. Serve with cucumber sauce.