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 fresh parsley, chopped
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1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
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1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp ground cumin
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1 tsp ground coriander
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1/2 tsp smoked paprika
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1 Salt and black pepper to taste
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2 tbsp chickpea flour (or any other flour of your choice)
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1 Cooking oil for frying
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For Burger Assembly:
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1 Gluten-free burger buns or lettuce wraps
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1 Vegan tzatziki sauce or tahini sauce
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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
Place the top bun or another lettuce leaf on top and press gently to secure. Serve your Vegan Mediterranean Chickpea Burger with a side of olives for that authentic Mediterranean touch.
This burger is a Mediterranean delight, featuring the vibrant flavors of chickpeas, fresh herbs, and aromatic spices. Enjoy the taste of the Mediterranean in every bite!
Steps
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For the Chickpea Patties: |
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In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, fresh parsley, fresh cilantro, red onion, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. |
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Pulse the mixture until it's well combined but still has some texture. You don't want it to be completely smooth. |
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Transfer the mixture to a bowl, and stir in chickpea flour. Mix well until the mixture can be easily formed into patties. If it's too wet, add a bit more flour. |
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Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into burger patties. |
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Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of cooking oil. |
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Fry the chickpea patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove from heat and set aside. |
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For Burger Assembly: |
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Toast gluten-free burger buns if desired or use lettuce leaves as a low-carb option. |
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Spread a generous amount of vegan tzatziki sauce or tahini sauce on the bottom half of each bun or lettuce wrap. |
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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 fresh lettuce leaves. |
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