Moroccan-Spiced Chickpea Burgers
Ingredients
Chickpea burgers
-
1
can
chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and patted dry (about 1 ¼ cups)
-
¾
cup
cooked farro
-
½
cup
shredded carrots, squeezed dry
-
¼
cup
diced red onion
-
¼
cup
finely chopped parsley
-
¼
cup
finely chopped cilantro
-
2
large
eggs (or flax eggs)
-
1
tablespoon
ras el hanout (Moroccan spice blend)
-
1
tablespoon
tomato paste
-
3
cloves
garlic, minced
-
to coat
pan
vegetable oil
Optional for serving
-
4
whole
wheat hamburger buns
-
to taste
lettuce
-
to taste
sliced tomato
-
to taste
sliced cucumber
-
to taste
sliced onion
Instructions
- Mash chickpeas, farro, carrots, diced onion, parsley, cilantro, eggs, ras el hanout, tomato paste, and garlic, leaving some larger pieces for texture.
- Quarter the chickpea mixture and form each portion into patties, pressing until they stick together.
- Coat a large cast iron pan with vegetable oil and heat over stovetop or grill.
- Spread patties in a single layer on the hot pan and cook for 4-5 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.
- Flip the patties and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until both sides are golden and crispy.
- Serve on a bun with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and onion if desired.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4 burgers
Calories
250
Total fat
8g
Total carbohydrates
35g
Total protein
12g
Sodium
300mg
Cholesterol
70mg
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