Chickpea Burger Recipe
A delicious chickpea-based burger served with fresh toppings.
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Ingredients
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Burger Patty Ingredients
Toppings
Method
Preparing the Burger Patty
- 1
Mash the Chickpeas
In a large mixing bowl, mash the cooked chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth, leaving some chunks for texture.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
Add the breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, black pepper, beaten egg, and olive oil to the mashed chickpeas. Stir until well combined.
- 3
Form Patties
Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty about 1/2 inch thick.
- 4
Chill Patties
Place the patties on a plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to help them firm up.
Cooking the Patties
- 5
Heat the Pan
Heat a non-stick skillet or frying pan over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.
- 6
Cook the Patties
Once the oil is hot, add the chilled chickpea patties to the pan. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
- 7
Assembling the Burger
- 8
Prepare the Buns
Slice the burger buns in half and toast them lightly in the skillet or oven if desired.
- 9
Add the Patties
Place a cooked chickpea patty on the bottom half of each toasted bun.
- 10
Add Toppings
Layer the lettuce leaves, tomato slices, red onion, and avocado on top of the patties. Add ketchup and mustard to taste.
- 11
Complete the Burger
Place the top half of the bun on each burger and serve immediately.
