Friday, October 4, 2013

Sneaky Chickpea Burgers



Makes 7-8 patties

1 cup carrot, cut in discs 

½ cup chopped red bell pepper

1 medium-large clove garlic

2 cans (14 ounces each) chickpeas, rinsed and 

drained

½ cup nutritional yeast

1 tablespoon tomato paste (can substitute natural 

ketchup)

1 teaspoon sea salt

1 teaspoon red wine vinegar

½ teaspoon dijon mustard

freshly ground black pepper (optional)

1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary leaves

1 cup rolled oats

Instructions: 

In a food processor, first add carrots, bell pepper, and garlic, pulse until finely chopped. Add 

remaining ingredients except rolled oats and process through. Stop processor a few times 

and scrape down, and continue to process until smooth. Then add rolled oats and pulse 

through. Remove bowl and place in fridge to chill mixture, for about a ½ hour. When ready 

to shape patties, take out scoops of mixture and form burgers in your hands. To cook, place 

patties on a non-stick skillet over medium/medium-high heat. Let cook on one side for 7-8 

minutes, or until golden brown. Then flip, and let cook for another 5-7 minutes on the other 

side. Alternatively, these patties can be baked at 400°F for about 20 minutes, flipping half 

way through, however I prefer the sear and texture that pan-cooking offers. Serve on buns, 

or in tortillas or pitas with fixings of choice!

Kiddo Note: Although most children do not like dijon mustard, garlic, or some fresh herbs, 

they will likely not notice these ingredients at all! Our daughters devour these burgers with-
out ever noticing the seasonings (or the veggies)!

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