Chickpea Burger
Makes 4 Burgers
Ingredients
For Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 cup Greek style yogurt
- ½ English cucumber, peeled, seeded & diced
- 1 tbsp diced red onion
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 12 mint leaves, thinly sliced
- kosher salt
- 1 tsp lemon juice
For Burger
- 3 onions, sliced
- 1¼ cups canned chickpeas, rinsed
- 1 tsp ground smoked paprika
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 2 sprigs rosemary, minced
- 2-3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- zest of 1 lemon
- kosher salt
- panko breadcrumbs, as needed
For Searing
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For Assembly
- naan bread
- romaine leaves
- diced tomato
How-to
Make Tzatziki Sauce
- Mix all ingredients together and chill in refrigerator 1-3 hours to allow the flavors to mingle together
Caramelize Onions
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil on high. Add onions and sauté for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally
- Add a pinch of salt and reduce heat to medium, sauté 15-20 minutes more, or until caramelized & golden
- Set aside to cool
Purée & Combine
- Purée caramelized onions in a food processor. Add chickpeas and pulse until chickpeas are smashed, leaving some whole for texture. Transfer to mixing bowl
- Add remaining ingredients except panko bread crumbs and stir until combined Slowly mix in enough panko bread crumbs until the mixture comes together and is no longer sticky
- Cover & chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes before forming patties
Form Patties & Sear
- Form patties using a lid from a jar or container
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil on high
- Sear burger 3-4 minutes per side, or until heated through
Assemble
- Spread tzatziki over a piece of naan
- Top with lettuce and tomato
- Serve with mixed greens