Chickpea Burgers With Garlic Mayonnaise |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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I found this recipe on-line and tweaked it a bit. This vegetarian dish makes even this omnivore's mouth water. Yum! Ingredients:
1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed |
2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet onions |
1 egg |
2 tablespoons flour |
1 teaspoon oregano |
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet red peppers |
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
2 (6 1/2 inch) whole wheat pita bread or 2 (6 1/2 inch) corn tortillas, warmed |
1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt or 1/2 cup sour cream |
2 tablespoons mayonnaise |
2 tablespoons tahini (optional) |
1 tablespoon lemon juice |
1/3 cup chopped parsley (optional) |
1 teaspoon garlic, minced |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
sliced tomato |
sliced avocado |
chopped lettuce |
Directions:
1. Place chickpeas, onion, egg, flour, oregano, cumin and 1/4 teaspoon salt and mix well either in a food processor or using a potato masher.
2. Form into 4 patties.
3. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add patties and cook until golden and beginning to crisp, 4 to 5 minutes.
5. Carefully flip and cook until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes more.
6. Warm wraps by placing them over chick pea burgers.
7. Combine yogurt/sour cream , tahini, lemon juice, parsley, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.
8. Place patties on the pitas/tortillas and serve with the sauce.
9. Top burgers with tomato slices and/or avocado slices and lettuce.
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