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Stunning plated serving of Chickpea Veggie Burgers, a chef-tested recipe by Chef Jorj Morgan.
Jorj Morgan

Chickpea Veggie Burgers

This utilizes a high-fiber chickpea base stabilized by an herbal mixture of fresh cilantro and citrus. Pan-seared to achieve a golden crust and paired with garlic-toasted whole-grain buns, this transforms pantry staples into a sophisticated, garden-to-table lunch.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

For the Patties
  • 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup unbleached all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon coarse black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons high-quality olive oil, for frying
For the Buns & Garnish
  • 6 whole-grain hamburger buns
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, chilled
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 English cucumber, sliced
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled

Method
 

Make the Herbed Mixture
  1. In a food processor or blender, combine the garbanzo beans, cilantro, lemon juice, flour, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper, pulsing until a batter like consistency forms.
Sear the Patties
  1. With a large spoon, transfer batches of the mixture to a non-stick pan, or one with 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying.
  2. Each batch transferred to the pan should resemble a hamburger patty in size and shape.
  3. Cook the patties for 5 to 8 minutes, about three minutes per side. Remove to a platter and top chickpea patties with the cucumber slices, onion and feta cheese.
The Garlic Toasting
  1. Add the garlic to a separate pan with butter and sauté on medium low heat about 3 minutes.
  2. Brush butter/garlic over the top of each hamburger bun.
  3. Toast the top of each bun in an oven that has been preheated to 375° for up to 8 minutes or until golden brown.
  4. Place cooked patties on the bottom half of the bun, and top with the garlic buttered bun tops for the perfect bite!

Notes

Makes 6 patties.