Chickpea Burgers
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup pecans, toasted
1 19 oz can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
3 tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic
1 egg
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp dried rosemary
1 tbsp lemon zest
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 drops hot sauce
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
2 tbsp canola oil
8 whole wheat buns
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a skillet, toast pecans until lightly browned, about 3 to 4 minutes. Let cool
- In a food processor, puree pecans, chickpeas, olive oil, garlic, and egg until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in breadcrumbs
- Add green onions, parsley, rosemary, lemon zest, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Stir to combine
- Form into 8 patties. Brush patties with canola oil and grill on a barbeque. Or sauté in canola oil in a skillet over medium heat
- Serve patties on buns, top with your choice of condiments.
Recipe Notes: 1 (19 oz/540 mL) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained equals 2 cups (500 mL) cooked chickpeas
Recipe by
Pulses
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