Veggie burgers

Makes 8

2	scallions, chopped
1	clove garlic, chopped
1/2	large sweet onion, coarsely chopped
3	cups canned chickpeas (from two 15-ounce cans), drained and rinsed
1/4	cup tahini
3	eggs
1	medium carrot, chopped
1/4	cup feta cheese
1/4	cup grated Parmesan
1/4	cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2	teaspoon kosher salt
	Black pepper, to taste
1 1/2	cups dry bread crumbs
1	tablespoon olive oil, or more to taste

1. Set the oven at 300 degrees. In a food processor, combine the scallions, garlic, onion, chickpeas, tahini, eggs, carrot, feta, Parmesan, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Pulse the mixture until well blended. Scrape the mixture into a large bowl. Stir in the bread crumbs.

2. Shape the chick pea mixture into 8 patties. Set the oven at 300 degrees. Have on hand a rimmed baking sheet.

3. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Working in two batches, cook 4 patties for 6 minutes or until browned on the bottom. Turn and cook for 5 to 6 minutes more or until the patties are brown on the bottom and hot in the center.

4. Place the burgers on a baking sheet; keep warm in the oven. Cook the remaining patties in the same way. Adapted from "Table Talk"

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