Chickpea Garbanzo Bean Burgers Recipes

VEGETARIAN CHICKPEA SANDWICH FILLING

Steps:

• Drain and rinse chickpeas. Pour chickpeas into a medium size mixing bowl and mash with a fork. Mix in celery, onion, mayonnaise (to taste), lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper to taste.

CHICKPEA / GARBANZO BEAN BURGERS

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a large saucepan with 6 cups cold, salted water. Boil the potatoes until tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
• Drain the potatoes in a colander and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a large, non-stick skillet. Add the onion, garlic, tomatoes and cumin and cook over high heat until lightly browned and dry, about 3 to 5 minutes.
• Stir in the tomato paste, parsley, chickpeas and potatoes and simmer for a few minutes. Season with salt, pepper and cayenne to taste. Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
• Coarsely puree the chickpea mixture by pulsing in a food processor, adding the breadcrumbs as a thickener. (don't over-process.)
• Wet your hands and form the mixture into 8 patties. Arrange the patties on a plate spread with plastic wrap and chill for at least 3 hours.
• Grill the burgers or alternatively, arrange the burgers on an oiled, non-stick baking sheet, lightly spray the tops with oil and broil.
• To sauté, add a teaspoon or 2 of oil to a non-stick skillet. Cook the burgers over medium heat until crusty.
• Cook for about 4 to 6 minutes per side
• Serve the burgers on rolls with onions, tomatoes, lettuce and your favorite condiments.

GARBANZO BEAN BURGERS

Steps:

• Place the beans, water and lemon juice in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the bread crumbs, egg and seasonings; mix well. Shape into 4 patties., In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook patties in oil in batches until lightly browned, 3-4 minutes on each side. Serve on buns with cheese. Top as desired.