Falafel Burger

Falafel Burger

Serves: 5

Ingredients
1 (15 ounce) can chick peas
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp celery or sesame seeds
l large carrot, chopped
1 small celery stalk, chopped
1 large scallion, chopped
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
6 tbsp flour
2 tsp paprika
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp cumin
4 to 6 romain leaves

Directions:
Preheat oven 375 degrees.
Drain and rinse chickpeas (make sure they are really dry).  Place chickpeas and seeds in food processor and pulse until it makes a paste. Remove from processor and place carrots, celery and onion in processor. Then place in same bowl with the chickpeas.  Stir in the rest of the ingredients and make 4 patties. Place patties in frying pan with 1/4 cup of olive oil and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes on each side.  After sautéing them place them on a baking sheet lined  with parchment paper and cook the patties for an additional for 15 minutes until golden brown. Serve on a bed of romain lettuce.