Chickpea Burger Recipe
This delicious veggie burger is a mouthwatering and nutritious alternative to traditional meat burgers. With the right combination of ingredients and spices, you can create a meat-free burger that surpasses your expectations in taste and texture.
Ingredients
- 2 cans of chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, parsley, garlic, cumin, coriander, tahini, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until well mixed but still slightly chunky.2 cans of chickpeas, 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, 2 cloves of garlic, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 2 tablespoons tahini, 2 tablespoons lemon zest, Salt and black pepper to taste
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the breadcrumbs. Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes to allow the breadcrumbs to absorb moisture.1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- Shape the mixture into patties and place them on a baking tray. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- In a large frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Fry the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.Olive oil
- Remove the patties from the pan and drain on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
- Serve the Mediterranean chickpea burgers on burger buns with your favorite toppings such as lettuce, tomato, red onion, and a dollop of tahini sauce.