Falafel W/ Avocado Spread - Veggie Burgers W/ Guacamole

Total Time: 21 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 6 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup baked corn tortilla chips, finely crushed
• 2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 large egg
• 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1/4 cup avocado, mashed and peeled (about 1/2 of an avocado)
• 2 tablespoons tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons nonfat sour cream
• 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 **to prepare patties** place pinto beans in a medium bowl; partially mash with a fork.
• 2 add cheese and next 5 ingredients (through egg ); stir until well combined.
• 3 shape bean mixture into 4 (1/2-inch thick) oval patties.
• 4 heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. add patties to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until patties are browned and thoroughly heated.
• 5 **to prepare spread** combine avocado and next 5 ingredients (through salt), stirring well.
• 6 **to serve** place 1 patty in each pita half. spread about 2 tablespoons avocado spread over patty in each pita half; top with onions and greens.