Pumpkin Chickpea Burgers

One of my readers (Hi Leslie!) passed along this recipe to me, and since I like those veggie burgers I thought I'd give these a try. I wasn't sure how my family would react to these I tested them out for my lunch one day.

Pumpkin Chickpea Burgers
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp oil (or cooking spray)
1 cup chickpeas/garbanzo beans (I used canned, rinsed & drained)
1/2 cup canned pure pumpkin puree
1/3 cup quick cooking oats
1/4 tsp sage
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste

In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil for about 5 minutes or until soft, then set aside. In a large bowl, mash beans with a fork. Be sure to mash most of the beans until a paste forms, leaving some whole beans are okay.
Add pumpkin, oats and seasonings to beans. Add onions and garlic to mixture. Mix until well combined. Allow mixture to rest in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, the mixture can be left overnight or up to 3 days.
Divide bean mixture into 4 equal balls. With hands, shape mixture into patties about 3 inches around and 1/2 inch thick.
To cook patties, bake in 350 degree oven for 20-30 minutes, turning once. Or, place 1 tsp oil in large skillet over medium heat. Place patties into pan and cook for about 5 minutes. Turn patties and cook an additional 5 minutes, or until patties are browned on both sides.

Special Burger Sauce
2 tbsp. mayonnaise
1 1/2 tsp. ketchup
1 tsp. chili sauce (I used a Thai sweet chili sauce)
1 tsp. sweet relish

I pan fried these and served these up burger style with the special sauce above. So you want my honest review? Well, I thought they were OK, the nutmeg in them was throwing me off I think. Also I'm not sure, maybe I should've cooked them longer? But they just kinda mushed away when eaten.
Don't let my review throw you off though. I've heard from others how much they loved them. Give them a try if you like this sort of thing, and you can see for yourself.