Whether you're a vegetarian or simply looking for a tasty alternative to a meat burger, you'll love this grain and-legume burger.
Chick-pea Burgers
Introduction
- Cooking time
- 10 mins
- Portions
- 6
- Partner
Ingredients
- 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) chickpeas, drained
- 1 cup (250 mL) cooked rice
- 1/3 cup (75 mL) each grated onion, carrot and zucchini
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) dry bread crumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) Tahini or peanut butter
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each pepper and dry mustard
- 3 pita breads
Steps
- In large bowl and using potato masher, mash chickpeas coarsely; stir in rice, onion, carrot, zucchini, bread crumbs, egg, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, salt, pepper and mustard. Shape into six 3/4-inch (2 cm) thick patties.
- Place on greased grill over medium-high heat; cook for about 5 minutes per side or until golden brown. Halve pita breads; place burger in each pocket.
