Chermoula is a Moroccan seasoning or flavouring which is ideal for both grilled meat and fish dishes. It is also a perfect match with these vegetarian chickpea burgers.
- To make the chermoula, combine all the ingredients in a bowl and set aside to allow the flavours to develop.
- Heat the oil in a frypan, add the onion and garlic and cook over low heat for 5 minutes or until golden.
- Place the chickpeas in a food processor and process until they resemble breadcrumbs.
- Add the fresh breadcrumbs and egg and season with pepper, then add the onion mixture and process for a few seconds or until the ingredients are just combined.
- Add chickpea flour if the mixture is too wet.
- Form the mixture into 8 burgers.
- Mix the chermoula with 2 tablespoons water. Brush the burgers generously with the chermoula and leave to marinate for 20 minutes.
- Heat the extra olive oil in a non-stick frypan or on the barbecue hotplate and cook the burgers over medium heat for 4-5 minutes each side until browned. Don't have the heat too high or they will burn, which will spoil the flavour.
- Serve the chickpea burgers with lettuce, pita bread, and separate bowls of hummus, tabbouleh and baked beetroot salad, and assemble the burgers at the table.
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