Chickpea Burgers
4 servings
20 minutes
Chickpea burgers are a unique alternative to classic meat burgers, emerging from the plant-based food trend. Their history begins with the desire to create a nutritious, tasty, and healthy dish without meat. The main ingredient – chickpeas – gives the burger a rich nutty flavor and pleasant texture, while the addition of walnuts, garlic, and fresh herbs makes them even more aromatic. The crispy crust formed during frying pairs perfectly with the softness of the chickpea patty. These burgers are ideal for vegetarians and those looking to diversify their diet. They can be served with classic buns, fresh vegetables, and spicy sauces, creating a balanced dish that satisfies even the most discerning gourmets.
1
Drain the canned chickpeas and dry them.
- Canned chickpeas: 500 g
2
Using a food processor, coarsely chop garlic, onion, and rosemary leaves, add chickpeas, parsley, and breadcrumbs (which can be slightly dried in the oven beforehand), and turn into a more or less homogeneous mixture.
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Onion: 0.5 head
- Fresh rosemary: 2 stems
- Canned chickpeas: 500 g
- Parsley: 10 g
- White bread: 50 g
3
Transfer the minced meat to a bowl, add the fried and chopped walnuts, an egg, season with salt and pepper, and mix well. Let it sit for at least an hour.
- Walnuts: 90 g
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
4
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; when it starts to shimmer, fry the chickpea-nut patties until golden brown, about four minutes on each side.
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
5
Dry the halved sesame buns in the oven, place a patty on each of the four bottom halves, cover with slices of tomato and red onion, and top with the upper halves of the buns.
- Sesame bun: 4 pieces
- Tomatoes: 1 piece
- Red onion: 0.5 head