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Get the Recipe Curried Chickpea Burgers
Curried Chickpea Burgers are a vegetarian's dream when it comes to BBQs and cookouts; super flavorful and moist patties with a crisp exterior hold up to all the toppings. Your new favorite that's easy to make in just 30 minutes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
28 mins
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Calories: 367 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup short grain brown rice cooked
- 3 Tablespoons shallot approx. 1 large
- 2-3 garlic cloves
- 15.5 .5 ounce can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup shredded carrots
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoons Greek yogurt
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric
- 2 ½ teaspoons curry powder
- ⅛ teaspoon ground coriander
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 Tablespoons panko
For Serving
- 4 burger buns
- Lettuce, tomato, red onion
- fresh cilantro
- Yogurt sauce see notes
Instructions
- Begin cooking the brown rice according to package directions, if you haven't already. The microwave packets are great to make it quick and easy.
- In the bowl of a food processor, pulse the shallot and garlic until coarsely chopped. Then add the remaining ingredients except for the flour and panko. This includes: cooked brown rice, chickpeas, lemon juice, greek yogurt, turmeric, curry powder, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Pulse until coarsely combined.
- Add the flour and panko and pulse a few more times until the mixture forms together but there is still some texture left to it. Place in the fridge for 10-15 minutes. You can form them now, too, but they will likely be extra sticky.
- Form 4 equal sized patties (you may want to use lightly floured hands if they are sticky; just work quickly!). Cook patties according to your method of choice:
- Stovetop (preferred method): Heat a grill pan or cast iron skillet over medium heat and lightly coat with an oil of your choice. Once hot, place patties on pan and cook for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through when golden brown on the first side.
- Air Fryer: Set the air fryer to 345°F (no need to preheat). Lightly spray the rack and the top of the burgers with cooking oil. Place the patties evenly in the basket of your airfryer and cook for 18 minutes or so, flipping halfway through. Do note that time may vary depending on your model, so keep an eye on it once you flip.
- Baking: Pre-heat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a baking sheet or it with parchment paper. Place the patties on the pan with space between, using an oven safe cooling rack if you have one. Bake for 24-26 minutes until slightly golden brown.
- Serve the burgers with buns (brioche buns are amazing!), fresh cilantro, yogurt sauce (see below), tomato, and lettuce as desired. Also great on top of a salad!
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Notes
- Yogurt Sauce: stir together yogurt, cilantro, salt and pepper, and a little lemon juice to taste.
Nutrition Information
Calories
367kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
70g
(23%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
0.4mg
(0%)
Sodium
682mg
(28%)
Potassium
420mg
(12%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1368IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
100mg
(10%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 367
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 367kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 70g | 23% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 682mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 420mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1368IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 10% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.