Description
These Chickpea & Coriander Burgers are a delicious and wholesome vegetarian option, packed with vibrant flavors from fresh coriander, lemon, and cumin. Perfectly seasoned and lightly fried to golden perfection, these burgers are served in wholemeal buns with fresh tomato, cucumber, and a spicy chilli sauce for a fresh, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 400g can chickpeas, drained
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Small bunch coriander, chopped (divided)
- 1 egg
- 100g fresh breadcrumbs (80g for mix, remaining for coating)
- 1 medium red onion, ½ diced, ½ sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 small wholemeal buns
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- ½ cucumber, sliced
- Chilli sauce, to serve
Instructions
- Prepare the burger mixture: In a food processor, combine the drained chickpeas, lemon zest, lemon juice, ground cumin, half the chopped coriander, egg, and seasoning. Pulse until the mixture is roughly blended but not completely smooth. Transfer this mixture to a bowl.
- Mix and shape burgers: Add 80g of fresh breadcrumbs and the diced half of the red onion to the chickpea mixture. Stir until combined. Form the mixture into 4 even-sized burgers. Press the remaining breadcrumbs onto both sides of each burger to create a light crust. Chill the burgers in the fridge for at least 10 minutes to help them firm up.
- Cook the burgers: Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat until hot. Fry the burgers for about 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through, adjusting the heat as needed to prevent burning.
- Assemble the burgers: Slice the wholemeal buns in half. On each bun base, place a slice of tomato, then the cooked chickpea burger. Top with a few slices of the remaining red onion, cucumber slices, a dollop of chilli sauce, and sprinkle with the remaining coriander. Finish with the top bun and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute the egg with a flax egg or a commercial egg replacer.
- Chilling the burgers before frying helps them hold together better during cooking.
- You can add a little garlic or chilli flakes to the mix for extra flavor.
- Serve these burgers with a side of sweet potato fries or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: chickpea burgers, vegetarian burgers, coriander burgers, healthy burgers, homemade burgers, kid-friendly vegetarian, easy chickpea recipe
