Chickpea Burgers

(from avanhorsen’s recipe box)

Source: Martha Stewart (from RecipeThing user kylerhea)

Serves 4 people

Categories: Entree, Sandwich, Vegetarian

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 4 scallions, trimmed
• 2 slices white sandwich bread
• 1/3 cup almonds, unsalted
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped
• salt / pepper to taste
• 1 large egg
• Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• English muffins
• Lettuce

Directions

1. Heat grill to high. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, scallions, bread, peanuts, cumin, and ginger; season with salt and pepper. Pulse until roughly chopped. Remove half the mixture to a bowl; add egg to food processor. Process until smooth; add to reserved mixture in bowl, and mix well.

2. Form the mixture into four 3/4-inch-thick patties. Brush each side generously with oil; grill until charred, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Serve the burgers on English muffins with lettuce, mustard, and mayonnaise.

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