RECIPE: chickpea burgers

Chickpeas are packed with fiber, iron, zinc, phosphorus and B vitamins and are also an excellent source of plant-based protein!

This recipe for chickpea burgers is ideal as a meat substitute or as an extra source of protein for your dinner. Moreover, they are not only tasty, but also quick to prepare! 😉

What do you need

For about 3 burgers:

• ±400 gr. chickpeas
• 1 red onion
• 1 clove of garlic
• 1 egg
• 1 stock cube
• Oil of your choice
• Breadcrumbs
• Optional: (parmesan) cheese
• Herbs to taste (about 1 tsp of each):
• Ginger powder
• (Smoked) paprika powder
• Chives
• Cumin powder
• Chili powder

Preparation method:

1. Drain the chickpeas and rinse them in a colander.
2. Cut the red onion into pieces and peel the garlic.
3. Place the chickpeas, red onion, garlic, egg, stock cube and herbs in a food processor and blend until smooth. Add a little oil if the mixture is too thick, or breadcrumbs if the mixture is too thin. Make sure the texture is firm enough to form into patties.
4. Prepare a plate with breadcrumbs.
5. Use a spoon to take a ball of the mixture and form it into a burger.
6. Place the burger on the plate with breadcrumbs, making sure all sides are covered. Repeat with the rest of the batter.
7. Heat some oil in a pan and fry the burgers on both sides until golden brown.

Enjoy your meal!