Garlic + Basil Chickpea Veggie Burgers with Creamy Avocado Pesto
Total Time
40 minutes
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Rating
4.75 out of 5 stars
(4)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 cloves garlic
- 8 large basil leaves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, if you like a tiny bit of heat
- 1/8 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs, plus more if needed (see notes below recipe for alternatives)
- Optional: 1/4 cup diced bell pepper or shredded carrot
- 1 teaspoon olive oil, for cooking the burgers
- 1/2 cup Avocado Basil Pesto
- Toppings: Sliced Avocado, spinach, sliced tomato, red onion
- Whole grain or gluten free buns or lettuce wraps
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Preparation
Step 1
In the bowl of a food processor, add in chickpeas, garlic, basil, lemon juice, cumin, cayenne pepper, turmeric and salt and pepper and process until coarsely chopped but not completely liquid-like.
Step 2
Transfer to bowl and fold in egg, onion and breadcrumbs. You can also add in 1/2 cup of diced bell pepper or shredded carrots if you'd like. Mold into four patties, add more breadcrumb if the patties are too wet. I found that 1/2 cup was perfect for me, but it may be different for you.
Step 3
Place patties on a baking sheet lined with wax paper, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes or up to 2 hours.
Step 4
Next make your pesto by adding all of the pesto ingredients besides the water to the bowl of a food processor. Process a few times the slowly add in water until pesto reaches a thick but spreadable consistency. Transfer to a container and refrigerate for optimal storage. You can find the pesto recipe here.
Step 5
Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Add patties and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
Step 6
Serve on a bun or in a lettuce wrap and add two tablespoons of pesto on top. I also suggest topping yours with avocado, onion and spinach if you'd like! Makes 4 patties.
Step 7
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