Chickpea burgers

Chickpeas are a good high protein substitute in burger patties. Their delicious nutty flavour means that even the non-vegetarians will love them.

Recipe «Chickpea burgers» presented in category Recipes / Vegetarian, to prepare this dish you will need no more 15 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author Gomer would need: 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil, 1 onion, finely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, 2 x 400g cans chickpeas, rinsed, drained, 1 zucchini, grated, squeezed of excess moisture , 1 carrot, peeled, finely grated, 1 bunch coriander, leaves picked, 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice , 1 egg, 1 cup dried breadcrumbs, Salt & freshly ground pepper, 6 wholegrain bread rolls, halved, toasted, 40g mixed Asian salad leaves, 1 Lebanese cucumber, peeled into ribbons, Light sour cream and sweet chilli sauce, to serve.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil 
• 1 onion, finely chopped 
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed 
• 2 x 400g cans chickpeas, rinsed, drained 
• 1 zucchini, grated, squeezed of excess moisture 
• 1 carrot, peeled, finely grated 
• 1 bunch coriander, leaves picked 
• 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 
• 1 egg 
• 1 cup dried breadcrumbs 
• Salt & freshly ground pepper 
• 6 wholegrain bread rolls, halved, toasted 
• 40g mixed Asian salad leaves 
• 1 Lebanese cucumber, peeled into ribbons 
• Light sour cream and sweet chilli sauce, to serve 

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook for 6-7 minutes.
2. Place the chickpeas, zucchini, carrot, coriander, lemon juice and egg in a food processor. Process well. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the breadcrumbs, onions and garlic. Season well with salt and pepper. Press into 6 patties. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
3. Heat the remaining oil over a medium heat. Add the patties and cook for 3-4 minutes each side.
4. Top the bases of the rolls with the salad leaves, chickpea patty, cucumber, sour cream and sweet chilli sauce. Place on the tops and serve.