Mediterranean Chickpea Patties (no food processor!)

Mediterranean chickpea burgers made without a food processor

Mediterranean Chickpea Patties (no food processor!)

These burgers are the perfect, easy weeknight meal. Combining bright, Mediterranean flavours with a simple preparation method, these are sure to become a mealtime favourite.

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Servings 4

Prep Time 15

Total Time 25

Ingredients

Burgers

2 (400g/14oz) cans chickpeas drained and rinsed
2 cloves garlic grated or very finely minced
1 small red onion diced
20 g (⅓ cup) parsley chopped
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 eggs
30 g (2 tbsp) tahini
2 tsp ground cumin
3 g (½ tsp) salt
1/4 tsp (¼ tsp) chili flakes
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
75 g (1¼ cups) panko breadcrumbs

Tzatziki Sauce

200 g (1 cup) plain Greek yoghurt
1 cucumber peeled and grated
2 cloves garlic grated
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Chickpea Patties

In a large bowl, mash chickpeas until about 3/4 of them are completely pureed. Add onion, parsley and lemon juice.
In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, tahini, garlic, cumin, salt, chilli flakes and olive oil along with a few generous grinds of black pepper.
Pour egg mixture over chickpea mixture and stir until well combined. Sprinkle over breadcrumbs and stir just until well combined and the mixture completely holds together.
Divide the mixture into four equal patties. In a large skillet over medium-low heat, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil until shimmering. Add the patties and cook until crisp and browned, about five minutes. Flip and cook on the other side, another five minutes. Serve immediately topped with tzatziki sauce.