FALAFEL W/ AVOCADO SPREAD - VEGGIE BURGERS W/ GUACAMOLE

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Falafel W/ Avocado Spread - Veggie Burgers W/ Guacamole image

from Cooking light. A Latin twist on the classic Middle Eastern sandwich. Serve in halved pitas, garnish with microgreens and sliced red onion. **This is by no means falafel, but they are tasty! I suggest turning on the hood, these steam up quite a bit. Cooking Light says this makes 4 servings, but realistically it's 2 :)

Provided by mikey ev

Categories     Beans

Time 21m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
1/4 cup baked corn tortilla chips, finely crushed
2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1 large egg white
1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil
1/4 cup avocado, mashed and peeled (about 1/2 of an avocado)
2 tablespoons tomatoes, finely chopped
1 tablespoon red onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons nonfat sour cream
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • **To prepare patties** Place pinto beans in a medium bowl; partially mash with a fork.
  • Add cheese and next 5 ingredients (through egg white); stir until well combined.
  • Shape bean mixture into 4 (1/2-inch thick) oval patties.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until patties are browned and thoroughly heated.
  • **To prepare spread** Combine avocado and next 5 ingredients (through salt), stirring well.
  • **To serve** Place 1 patty in each pita half. Spread about 2 tablespoons avocado spread over patty in each pita half; top with onions and greens.

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