Recipe
Oven baked chickpea burgers
Ingredients
- 1 Onion — Finely chopped
- 1 Carrot — Coarsely grated
- 2 x 400g Tins of Chickpeas — Drained and rinsed
- 2 x Garlic Cloves — Or ready prepared equivalent
- 2 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1 tsp Chilli Powder
- 3 tsp Ground Coriander
- 1/4 tsp Ground Ginger
- 1 Egg
- Salt
- Spray Oil
Preparation
-
Step 1
Using a food processor or food chopper, combine the onion, carrot, chickpeas, garlic and spices. Process until blended and chunky, not a paste. If you need to, split the mixture and blend in batches.
-
Step 2
Place the chunky mixture into a mixing bowl. Whisk the egg gently and add to the mixture, season with salt then mix well to ensure the egg is combined. Use your fingers for best results.
-
Step 3
Cover your mixture then refrigerate (6 hours works best if you have the time).
-
Step 4
Preheat the oven to 200C / Gas mark 6.
-
Step 5
Line a baking sheet with baking paper and lightly oil it. Using your hands, shape the chickpea mixture into balls then gently press into a flat burger shapes. Place onto the baking sheet and spray each one lightly with oil.
-
Step 6
Cook in the oven for 15 – 20 minutes or until golden and firm.
-
Step 7
Serve in buns or with salad and natural yoghurt.
