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 small onion, finely chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tsp ground cumin
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2 tsp ground coriander
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1 tsp paprika
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1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste for spiciness)
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1 Salt and black pepper to taste
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1/2 cup gluten-free chickpea flour (or regular if not gluten-free)
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2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
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2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
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1 tsp baking powder
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1 Olive oil for frying
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For the Tahini Sauce:
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1/2 cup tahini
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2 tbsp lemon juice
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/4 cup water
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1 Salt and black pepper to taste
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For Burger Assembly:
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1 Whole wheat or gluten-free 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 Lettuce leaves
Directions
Place the top bun over the toppings and press gently to secure. Serve your Ethiopian spice chickpea burger with a side of injera bread or spicy lentil stew for a complete Ethiopian-inspired meal.
Adjust the spiciness of the chickpea patties by adding more or less cayenne pepper to suit your taste preferences. Enjoy the bold flavors of Ethiopia in this vegan burger creation!
Steps
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For the Chickpea Patties: |
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In a food processor, combine chickpeas, chopped onion, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, ground cinnamon, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until the mixture is well combined but still slightly chunky. |
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Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and add chickpea flour, chopped cilantro, chopped parsley, and baking powder. Mix until everything is evenly incorporated. |
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Form the mixture into burger patties of your desired size. |
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Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and firm. |
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For the Tahini Sauce: |
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In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, water, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy. Adjust the consistency with more water if needed. |
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For Assembling the Burger: |
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Toast the whole wheat or gluten-free burger buns if desired. |
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Spread a generous amount of tahini sauce on the bottom half of each bun. |
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Place a chickpea patty on top of the sauce. |
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Add sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion rings, and lettuce leaves. |
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