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Chickpea Burgers With Mint Raita

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Chickpea Burgers With Mint Raita
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This recipe is not another boring vegetarian variation of a burger. Flavored with cumin, paprika, and mint, ground chickpeas are tossed with crunchy walnuts before they are seared to perfection. Topped with a cool and refreshing mint raita, these chickpea burgers could even satisfy the most carnivorous burger fan.  Click here to see 50 Best Burger Recipes 
Servings
4
Ingredients
  • 1 cup low-fat plain greek yogurt
  • 1/3 cup mint leaves, minced
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 shallot
  • one 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup mint, minced
  • 1 tablespoon parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg, whisked
  • oil, for preparing the pan or grill
  • 4 whole-wheat burger buns
  • 1 tomato, sliced
Directions
  1. Whisk the Greek yogurt, mint, lemon juice, garlic, and salt together in a medium bowl.
  2. Place the walnuts in a small sauté pan over low heat. Toast, stirring frequently, for 3-5 minutes, or until the nuts are brown and fragrant. Chop the walnuts well and season with salt, to taste.
  3. Place the shallot and garlic cloves into a food processor. Pulse until minced. Add the chickpeas, mint, and parsley to the food processor. Season with the salt, cumin, and paprika. Pulse to combine and distribute the ingredients evenly.
  4. Transfer the chickpea mixture to a large mixing bowl. Fold in the toasted walnuts, breadcrumbs, and egg. Form the chickpea walnut mixture into 4 patties, cover, and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
  5. Place the oil in a skillet over medium heat or prepare the grill with a light layer of oil. Cook on both sides, for 3-5 minutes per side, or until both sides are well browned.
  6. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees or keep the grill on medium heat.
  7. If you’re using the oven, toast the whole-wheat buns in the oven for about 5 minutes, or until the buns are toasted. Place the browned chickpea burgers on a baking sheet and let them cook in the oven, while the burgers are toasting.
  8. If you’re using a grill, toast the buns for about 5 minutes on the grill. Place the browned chickpea burgers back in the grill for 5 minutes, while the buns are toasting.
  9. Place each chickpea burger onto a toasted bun bottom. Top each with a slice of tomato, a spoonful of mint raita, and the toasted bun top.
 
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