This is a foolproof recipe for great tasting vegetarian burgers. They have a complex flavour from the combination of sautéed onions, red peppers, herbs and spices. Simply delicious.
If you are making these burgers for young children, you may want to modify the amount of spices or onions used.
CHICKPEA BURGERS
Preparation 10 minutes
Cooking 25 minutes
Makes 10-12 patties
Convection bake 400°F (200°C)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
2 cups chickpeas, cooked
1 red pepper, deseeded, quartered
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1 carrot, chopped
11/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cumin, ground
1/4 tsp coriander, ground
1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced
Olive oil for coating
1) Heat the olive oil in a small sauté pan over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool.
2) Place the chickpeas, red pepper, garlic, and carrot in a food processor and pulse until all of the ingredients are blended. Transfer to the large bowl with the onions. Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and use your hands to combine the ingredients.
3) Shape the mixture into patties and use a brush to lightly grease both sides of the patties with olive oil.
4) Transfer the patties to a baking sheet and place in the middle of a preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the patties are golden-brown on both sides.
5) Use a spatula to remove the patties from the baking sheet. Serve on a bun with your favourite garnishes: pickles, tomatoes, lettuce, red onions, the possibilities are endless!
NOTE … The chickpea mixture can be prepared on the morning of serving day and stored in the refrigerator until ready to shape into patties.
Courtesy The Three Greek Sisters
http://www.3greeksisters.com/