Smoky Chickpea Burgers

Ingredients

• 2 cups chickpea
• 1 cup wheat breadcrumbs
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 2 cloves garlic
• 0.5 cup red onion
• 0.25 cup parsley
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp coriander
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 pieces wheat bread

Instructions

1. 1Rinse and drain the chickpeas thoroughly.
2. 2In a food processor, combine chickpeas, garlic, red onion, parsley, lemon juice, smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until mixture is coarsely ground.
3. 3Transfer mixture to a bowl and fold in whole wheat breadcrumbs until the mixture is firm enough to form patties.
4. 4Form the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties.
5. 5Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
6. 6Cook the patties for about 5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
7. 7Toast the whole wheat buns lightly.
8. 8Serve the chickpea burgers on toasted buns with your choice of Mediterranean-inspired toppings, such as sliced tomato, lettuce, and tahini sauce.
9. 9Enjoy your healthy and flavorful Smoky Chickpea Burgers.