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 gluten-free rolled oats
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1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
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1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
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1 small 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 ground turmeric
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1/2 tsp smoked paprika
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1 Salt and black pepper to taste
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1 Juice of 1 lemon
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2 tbsp tahini paste
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1 Cooking oil for frying
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For Yogurt Tahini Sauce:
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1/2 cup dairy-free yogurt (e.g., coconut or almond yogurt)
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2 tbsp tahini paste
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1 Juice of 1/2 lemon
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 Salt and black pepper to taste
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For Burger Assembly:
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1 Gluten-free burger buns or lettuce wraps
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1 Sliced cucumber
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1 Sliced tomato
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1 Sliced red onion
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1 Fresh lettuce leaves
Directions
Serve your Vegan Middle Eastern Spiced Chickpea Burger with extra sauce on the side for dipping.
Enjoy the vibrant flavors of the Middle East in every bite of this delicious vegan burger. Customize it with your favorite toppings and savor the taste of the Mediterranean.
Steps
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For the Chickpea Patties: |
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In a food processor, combine chickpeas, rolled oats, fresh parsley, fresh cilantro, finely chopped red onion, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and tahini paste. |
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Pulse until the mixture is well combined but still slightly chunky. |
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Form the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties and place them on a plate. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to help them firm up. |
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Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add a drizzle of cooking oil, and cook the chickpea patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until they're golden brown and heated through. |
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For Yogurt Tahini Sauce: |
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In a small bowl, whisk together dairy-free yogurt, tahini paste, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Adjust the seasoning to taste. |
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For Burger Assembly: |
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9
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Toast gluten-free burger buns if desired, or use lettuce leaves as a low-carb option. |
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10
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Spread a generous amount of yogurt 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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12
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Add sliced cucumber, sliced tomato, sliced red onion, and fresh lettuce leaves on top of the patty. |
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13
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Top with the other half of the bun or another lettuce leaf for a low-carb option. |
