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Vegetarian Chickpea Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce

These Middle Eastern inspired vegetarian chickpea burgers are made with fresh herbs then topped with a creamy cucumber yogurt sauce. 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 304 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 15 ounces canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ¼ cup scallions
  • ¼ cup parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne (optional)
  • 1 large egg
  • ⅓ cup Panko bread crumbs
  • extra virgin olive oil (as needed)
  • 4 whole wheat hamburger buns
  • 4 ervings Greek Tzatziki Sauce
  • tomato slices, lettuce, onion slices (optional to serve)

Instructions

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  1. Place the first 9 ingredients (chickpeas through egg) in a high speed food processor and pulse on high until the mixture is smooth and everything is evenly incorporated. (It’s ok if it’s slightly chunky – texture is good.) 
  2. Remove mixture from the food processor and place into a medium bowl. Working a couple tablespoons at a time, slowly stir in the bread crumbs. Continue adding breadcrumbs until the mixture is dry enough to form patties.
  3. Divide the bowl into quarters with your hands and carefully form four patties. Place patties on a platter drizzled with a little olive oil and flip once so the patties are lightly oiled on both sides.
  4. To cook, heat a non-stick griddle or frying pan over medium-high heat. Brown patties until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
  5. While the patties are cooking, make the tzatziki sauce in a separate bowl. To serve, place one patty in between each hamburger bun and top with tzatziki sauce and other designed condiments.1

Nutrition Information

Serving 1burger Calories 304kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 47.5g (16%) Protein 20.2g (40%) Fat 4.3g (7%) Saturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Monounsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 47mg (16%) Sodium 1225mg (51%) Fiber 7.4g (30%) Sugar 8.2g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 304

% Daily Value*

Serving 1burger
Calories 304kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 47.5g 16%
Protein 20.2g 40%
Fat 4.3g 7%
Saturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 47mg 16%
Sodium 1225mg 51%
Fiber 7.4g 30%
Sugar 8.2g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.