115-ouncecan unsalted garbanzo beans(about 1-1/2 cups) rinsed and drained
3/4cupchopped artichoke hearts,such as Native Forest brand
3/4cupchopped greens,such as spinach, arugula, kale
3/8cupgarbanzo bean flour (1/4 cup plus 1/8 cup) or other flour of your choice
1Tablespoonplus 1 teaspoon refined avocado oilfor cooking the burgers
Instructions
Put the quinoa and water into a small saucepan over high heat. As soon as it starts to boil, reduce the heat, cover the pan, and gently simmer for about 12 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is al dente. Adjust the heat, if necessary, to keep it at a gentle simmer. When al dente, remove the pan from the heat but keep it covered for another 5 to 10 minutes.
In the meantime, put the ground flax seed into a large bowl with the water and set it aside; it will thicken to create a “flax egg.”
Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a ceramic nonstick skillet or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat with a bit of diced onion. When the onion begins to gently sizzle, add the remaining onion, garlic, salt, and paprika. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, or until softened.
Put the garbanzo beans into a food processor and pulse until roughly chopped; do not blend smooth. Alternatively, you can smash the beans with a fork or potato masher. You can also opt to chop them with a chef's knife.
Add the cooked quinoa, cooked veggies, garbanzo beans, artichoke hearts, greens, and flour to the large bowl with the flax egg; mix everything together with your hands. If the batter isn’t holding together, add a bit more of the flour.
Press the batter into 4 tightly formed patties; push against the edges of the patties with your hands or the flat side of a knife to compact.
Heat the oil in the skillet over medium-high to high heat with a bit of the batter. When it begins to sizzle, add the patties and cook until golden on both sides. You want the oil to be hot enough so they sizzle, but not burn.
Notes
The red quinoa can be substituted with white quinoa. White quinoa cooks a bit faster, so start checking after 10 minutes.