Ingredients 2 cans chickpeas/garbanzo beans drained & rinsed 1 medium onion, small dice spices of choice (I used: sage, dill, garlic salt, salt, pepper) 2.5 cups cooked rice (extra virgin) olive oil 1 egg (optional) Directions Mash chickpeas with a blender or a fork. Add chickpeas to a large bowl. Add onion, spices. Pour in about 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Mix together with spoon. Slowly mix in rice. Adding…
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