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Grilled Chickpea Burgers with Zesty Yogurt Sauce – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Grilled Chickpea Burgers with Zesty Yogurt Sauce

Tired of sad, crumbly veggie burgers that fall apart on the grill? Your search is over! These Grilled Chickpea Burgers are the real deal—hearty, packed with zesty flavor, and sturdy enough to handle the heat. This recipe creates a patty that gets a beautiful smoky char on the out
Prep Time 50 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings: 366 double-stacked burger
Calories: 366

Ingredients
  

  • For the Zesty Yogurt Sauce
  • 1/3 cup (75 g / 2.65 oz) plain low-fat yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz) snipped fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml / 0.2 fl oz) lemon juice
  • For the Chickpea Patties & Toppings
  • 2 cans (15 ounces / 425 g / 15 oz each) garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained
  • 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup (75 g / 2.65 oz) finely chopped red onion
  • 3/4 cup (60 g / 2.12 oz) finely crushed shredded wheat crackers
  • 1/4 cup (15 g / 0.53 oz) snipped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz) finely shredded lemon peel
  • 1/4 teaspoon (20 ml / 0.7 fl oz) salt
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz) olive oil
  • 1 ripe avocado, thinly sliced
  • 1 small yellow or red tomato, sliced
  • 2 roasted red sweet peppers, drained and halved crosswise
  • For firmer patties, gently pat the rinsed chickpeas dry with a paper towel before mashing to remove excess moisture.
  • No grill? These patties pan-fry beautifully. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.
  • The uncooked patties can be formed and stored, separated by parchment paper, in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Method
 

  1. First, prepare the Yogurt Sauce.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together the plain yogurt, 1 tablespoon (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz) of cilantro, and lemon juice.
  3. Cover and chill in the refrigerator while you prepare the burgers.
  4. To make the patties, combine the rinsed garbanzo beans, beaten eggs, and chopped red onion in a large bowl. Use a potato masher to mash the into a coarse paste. Alternatively, you can pulse them in a food processor until a coarse paste forms, then transfer to a large bowl.
  5. Stir in the crushed crackers, 1/4 cup (960 ml) cilantro, lemon peel, and salt until everything is well combined.
  6. Lightly wet your hands to prevent sticking and shape the mixture into eight 1/2-inch-thick patties.
  7. Arrange the patties on a tray or large plate, then brush both sides with olive oil.
  8. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes to help them firm up.
  9. Preheat your grill to medium heat and grease the rack well. For a charcoal grill, arrange medium coals for direct heat.
  10. Place the chilled patties directly on the greased rack.
  11. Grill for 10 to 12 minutes, uncovered, flipping once halfway through, until the patties are golden brown and heated through.
  12. Assemble your burgers!
  13. Serve by layering avocado slices, tomato, and roasted red peppers on four of the patties.
  14. Drizzle generously with the chilled Yogurt Sauce and top with the remaining four patties to create delicious, double-stacked burgers.
  15. Add a teaspoon of ground cumin or smoked paprika to the patty mixture for a deeper, smokier flavor profile.

Nutrition

Calories: 366kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 14gFat: 17g

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