Ingredients

• 1/2 large onion, finely diced
• 1 1/4 cups vegetable or chicken stock
• 1 cup coarse bulgur
• 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 4 ounces frozen peas and carrots, optional
• Pinch kosher salt
• 1/4 cup grated mozzarella
• Serving suggestions: Serve with grilled onions, grilled portobello mushroom slices, and mixed greens, or, burger style with mango ketchup

Instructions

1. Pour onions into a 3-quart saucepot with the vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Add bulgur, chickpeas, and frozen vegetables, stir until combined. Turn off heat, cover and let stand 15 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
2. Remove pot from heat. Using a potato masher or spoon back, mash ingredients together making sure all chickpeas get smashed. Form into four burger patties. Lightly coat a 10-inch non-stick pan with cooking spray and turn heat to medium. Place all burgers in pan when hot and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side or until heated through and golden.
3. Optional: Fold in 1/4 cup grated mozzarella to mashed bulgur mixture before forming into burgers.