Smoky Chickpea Burgers

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 red onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cups dried chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• salt, to taste
• 1/2 cup textured vegetable protein (tvp)
• 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup ground flaxseeds
• 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• salt
• pepper
• 6 whole-wheat buns
• 1 red onion, sliced
• 1 avocado, sliced