Ingredients
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For the Chickpea Patties:
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2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
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1/2 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
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1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
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1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons tahini
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1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 2.5 tablespoons water (as a binder)
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 Salt and black pepper to taste
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1 Olive oil for cooking
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For the Tzatziki Sauce:
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1 cup dairy-free yogurt (e.g., almond or coconut yogurt)
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1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed to remove excess moisture
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 Salt and pepper to taste
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For Assembly:
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1 Gluten-free or whole wheat burger buns
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1 Sliced tomatoes
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1 Sliced cucumbers
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1 Red onion rings
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1 Fresh lettuce leaves
Directions
Serve your Mediterranean Chickpea Burgers warm and savor the Mediterranean-inspired flavors.
You can customize your Mediterranean Chickpea Burger with additional toppings such as olives, roasted red peppers, or pickled red cabbage for a more authentic Mediterranean experience.
Steps
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In a food processor, combine the drained chickpeas, rolled oats, red onion, parsley, minced garlic, tahini, flaxseed mixture (used as a binder), ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until the mixture is well combined but still has some texture. |
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Form the mixture into burger patties. You should get about 4-6 patties depending on the size you prefer. |
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Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chickpea patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until they develop a golden crust and are heated through. |
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While the patties are cooking, prepare the Tzatziki sauce by mixing dairy-free yogurt, grated and squeezed cucumber, minced garlic, fresh dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. |
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Toast the burger buns lightly in the same pan or on a grill. |
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To assemble the burgers, spread a generous amount of Tzatziki sauce on the bottom half of each bun. Add a chickpea patty, sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion rings, and fresh lettuce leaves. Top with the other half of the bun. |
