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Spicy Chickpea Veggie Burgers 

Adapted from Running on Real Food (https://runningonrealfood.com/chickpea-veggie-burgers/) This is an easy, healthy, and totally delicious veggie burger option that your family will love.
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups chickpeas about 1 ½ cans, drained, well-rinsed and mashed
  • 1/2 red onion finely diced
  • 1 small zucchini grated
  • 3 tbsp finely chopped cilantro
  • 3 tbsp 45 mL red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp 15 mL sriracha sauce (can substitute salsa, marinara sauce, BBQ or ketchup if spiciness is not desired)
  • 2 tbsp 30 g natural peanut butter
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 cup 100 g quick oats (gluten-free if needed)

Instructions
 

  • After draining and rinsing the chickpeas, place them in a bowl and mash them with a fork or pulse a few times with an food processor. The onion, zucchini and cilantro can be hand chopped or diced in a food processor.
  • Add all the ingredients to a bowl and use your hands to mix very well.
  • Form into 6-8 patties.
  • Cook on the BBQ around 400 F for approximately 10 minutes each side or fry in a pan with some oil for 3-5 minutes per side.
Keyword vegan
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