Chickpea & Feta Veggie Burgers |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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This is a great veggie burger recipe with a Middle Eastern twist. It's fom Carol McManus, owner of the Martha's Vineyard cafe, Espresso Love . and was printed in her lovely cookbook, Table Talk - Food, Family, Love . Ingredients:
2 scallions, chopped |
1 garlic clove, chopped |
1/2 large sweet onion, coarsely chopped |
2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed (3 cups) |
1/4 cup tahini |
3 eggs |
1 medium carrot, chopped |
1/4 cup feta cheese |
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese |
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro |
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt |
black pepper, to taste |
1 1/2 cups dry breadcrumbs |
1 tablespoon olive oil (to taste) |
Directions:
1. Set the oven at 300 degrees. In a food processor, combine the scallions, garlic, onion, chickpeas, tahini, eggs, carrot, feta, Parmesan, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Pulse the mixture until well blended. Scrape the mixture into a large bowl. Stir in the bread crumbs.
2. Shape the chick pea mixture into 8 patties. Set the oven at 300 degrees. Have on hand a rimmed baking sheet.
3. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Working in two batches, cook 4 patties for 6 minutes or until browned on the bottom. Turn and cook for 5 to 6 minutes more or until the patties are brown on the bottom and hot in the center.
4. Place the burgers on a baking sheet; keep warm in the oven. Cook the remaining patties in the same way.
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