Spicy Corn Chickpea Burgers Food

THE BEST VEGAN BURGER

Steps:

• Drain the chickpeas and sweetcorn, then tip into a food processor. Pick the coriander leaves, adding half the leaves and all the stalks to the processor.
• Add the spices, flour and a pinch of sea salt, finely grate in the lemon zest, then pulse until combined, but not smooth - you want to retain a bit of texture.
• On a flour-dusted surface, divide and shape the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties, roughly 2cm thick. Place in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm up.
• Heat a splash of oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat, add the patties and cook for 10 minutes, or until golden and cooked through, turning halfway.
• Meanwhile, click off, wash and spin-dry four nice lettuce leaves, then finely slice the tomatoes horizontally.
• Squeeze a large dollop of ketchup onto the base of each bun (toast them if you like), then top with the burgers. Layer over a couple of slices of tomato, a lettuce leaf, a few coriander leaves and finally the burger tops. Delicious served with a fresh green salad.

SPICY CHICKPEA BURGERS

Steps:

• In a non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Sautée onions, garlic, oregano and chili powder (2 mins.). Add chilies; cook, stirring frequently, until chilies are tender.
• In food processor, mix pepper mixture with chickpeas, transfer to bowl.
• Stir in bread crumbs, cilantro (or parsley), salt and pepper to taste. Mix until well combined, and press firmly into the shape of burgers.
• In skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Cook burgers for 4 minutes on each side, until browned.

CHICKPEA BURGERS

Steps:

• Place the chickpeas, carrot, garlic, onion, eggs and salt in a food processor and pulse until combined. Transfer to a medium bowl, add the breadcrumbs and sesame seeds and stir or gently knead to combine. The mixture will be moist.
• Scoop about 1/4 cup of the mixture with an ice cream scoop then form into a patty with your hands. You should have 9 patties.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook the patties in a single layer until golden brown on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Flip the patties, reduce the heat to low and continue to cook until golden brown and heated through, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and repeat with the remaining patties.
• Serve on the buns with your desired toppings and condiments.

CHICKPEA BURGER

Steps:

• Peel the carrots, grate them coarsely and set them aside.
• Peel and roughly chop the garlic.
• Drain and rinse the chickpeas and put them into a food processor with the garlic, ground spices, salt and pepper. Slightly process to obtain a rough paste then add the carrot, egg, and flour and process briefly until evenly mixed but slightly rugged.
• Heat the oil in a frying pan and divide the mixture into 8. Fry in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden, then drain on kitchen paper.
• Keep opened chickpea can to cut round shapes in bread slices. Toast each slice in toaster or in frying pan.
• Serve with slices of tomato and red onions and mayonnaise.

SPICY CHICKPEA BURGERS

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine chickpeas, chiles and cilantro; pulse until finely chopped.
• Transfer chickpeas to bowl and stir in egg, bread crumbs, cumin, paprika and salt. Form into 4 patties.
• In large skillet, heat oil. Add patties and cook 4 minutes. Turn and cook on other side. Top patties with goat cheese. Transfer to buns.

CHICKPEA & CORIANDER BURGERS

Steps:

• In a food processor, whizz the chickpeas, lemon zest, lemon juice, cumin, half the coriander, the egg and some seasoning. Scrape into a bowl and mix with 80g of the breadcrumbs and the diced onions. Form 4 burgers, press remaining breadcrumbs onto both sides and chill for at least 10 mins.
• Heat the oil in a frying pan until hot. Fry the burgers for 4 mins each side, keeping the heat on medium so they don't burn. To serve, slice each bun and fill with a slice of tomato, a burger, a few red onion slices, some cucumber slices, a dollop of chilli sauce and the remaining coriander.