Burger Wednesday: Fava Bean Burgers

I think I've only ever used fava beans in a mixed bean salad or in chili so when I noticed this recipe in (SURPRISE, I found it!) Veggie Burgers Every Which Way I just had to try it out.  I'm so glad I did because they were delicious.  I know I've said it many many times before but these really are my new favourite burgers.  I served them with a quinoa salad and some raw broccoli, I only wish I could have served some dessert but I'm in the middle of a sugar detoxing that just may kill me.  I only changed a few things from the original recipe so here is my version...

Fava Bean Burger

 2 chopped onions

4 cloves minced garlic

1 cup crushed walnuts

3 cups fava beans

 2 cups chickpeas

1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

1/4 cup ground flax in 1/4 cup water

salt and pepper

3 cups toasted bread crumbs

*Saute onion and garlic in olive oil until translucent

*In a food processor, pulse together walnuts, fava beans, and chickpeas

*Transfer to a large bowl and mix together with onion mixture and remaining ingredients

*Let sit for 10 minutes and form into 11-12 patties

*Cook in a well oiled skillet for approximately 10 minutes, flipping once

*Bake at 375 for 15 minutes