Chickpea Burgers

Yields:	8 patties
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2	each	scallions, spring or green onions	finely chopped
3/4	cup	mushrooms	finely chopped
1	teaspoon	canola oil
3	cloves	garlic	peeled and minced
1	cup	chickpeas (garbanzo beans)	cooked or canned
1/2	cup	chickpea liquid
1/4	cup	sunflower seeds
1/2	teaspoon	curry powder
2	each	egg whites
1/2	cup	sesame seeds	or more

Saute Scallions and mushrooms in oil until limp, about 5 minutes.

In a blender, combine garlic, chckpeas and chickpea liquid, blend until smooth.

Transfer to a large bowl and combine with mushroom mixture.

Grind sunflower seeds in a blender or food processor to make a coarse meal, add to chickpea mixture along with curry powder.

Mix well. Stir in egg whites or bread crumbs (1/4 cup dry bread crumbs can be used instead of egg whites).

On a large baking sheet or bread-board, make 8 to 10 beds of sesame seeds for patties.

Shape burger mixture into 8 patties and place on seeds.

Flip to coat both sides generously.

Grill on a well-oiled vegetable grill for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until brown.

THIS IS BY FAR THE MOISTEST CAKE I HAVE EVER MADE. MY FRIENDS RAVED ABOUT IT FOR DAYS.