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Vegetarian Chickpea Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce

These Middle Eastern inspired vegetarian chickpea burgers are made with fresh herbs then topped with a creamy cucumber yogurt sauce. 
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Mediterranean
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 304kcal
Author Liz Della Croce

Ingredients

  • 15 ounces canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ¼ cup scallions
  • ¼ cup parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne optional
  • 1 large egg
  • ⅓ cup panko bread crumbs
  • extra virgin olive oil as needed
  • 4 whole wheat hamburger buns
  • 4 servings Greek Tzatziki Sauce
  • tomato slices, lettuce, onion slices optional to serve
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Instructions

  • Place the first 9 ingredients (chickpeas through egg) in a high speed food processor and pulse on high until the mixture is smooth and everything is evenly incorporated. (It's ok if it's slightly chunky - texture is good.) 
  • Remove mixture from the food processor and place into a medium bowl. Working a couple tablespoons at a time, slowly stir in the bread crumbs. Continue adding breadcrumbs until the mixture is dry enough to form patties.
  • Divide the bowl into quarters with your hands and carefully form four patties. Place patties on a platter drizzled with a little olive oil and flip once so the patties are lightly oiled on both sides.
  • To cook, heat a non-stick griddle or frying pan over medium-high heat. Brown patties until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
  • While the patties are cooking, make the tzatziki sauce in a separate bowl. To serve, place one patty in between each hamburger bun and top with tzatziki sauce and other designed condiments.1

Nutrition

Serving: 1burger | Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 47.5g | Protein: 20.2g | Fat: 4.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 1225mg | Fiber: 7.4g | Sugar: 8.2g