Recipe and image courtesy of Saskatchewan Pulse Growers
These chickpea burgers are a tasty alternative to traditional meat burgers. Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight or weekend meal.
Chickpea Burger
These chickpea burgers are a tasty alternative to traditional meat burgers. Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight or weekend meal.
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Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted
- 19 oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 3 Tbsp canola oil
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 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
- canola oil for brushing burgers
- 4 whole wheat buns
- 4 cheese slices
Instructions
- In a skillet, toast pecans until lightly browned, about 3 to 4 minutes. Let cool.
- In a food processor, purée pecans, chickpeas, canola 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 4 patties. Brush patties with canola oil and either grill on a barbeque or sauté in a skillet over medium heat.
- Place patties on buns, top with cheese and your choice of condiments.
Nutrition Facts
Chickpea Burger
Serving Size
1 burger
Amount per Serving
Calories
620
% Daily Value*
Fat
38
g
58
%
Saturated Fat
9
g
56
%
Cholesterol
75
mg
25
%
Sodium
880
mg
38
%
Potassium
344
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
50
g
17
%
Fiber
10
g
42
%
Sugar
8
g
9
%
Protein
21
g
42
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.