Chickpea Burgers With Garlic Mayonnaise - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed
2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet onions
1 egg
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet red peppers
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 (6 1/2 inch) whole wheat pita bread or (6 1/2 inch) corn tortillas, warmed
Garlic Mayo
1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt or 1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons tahini (optional)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/3 cup chopped parsley (optional)
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
Toppings
sliced tomatoes
sliced avocado
chopped lettuce
Preparation
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Place chickpeas, onion, egg, flour, oregano, cumin and 1/4 teaspoon salt and mix well either in a food processor or using a potato masher.
Form into 4 patties.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add patties and cook until golden and beginning to crisp, 4 to 5 minutes.
Carefully flip and cook until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes more.
Warm wraps by placing them over chick pea burgers.
Combine yogurt/sour cream , tahini, lemon juice, parsley, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.
Place patties on the pitas/tortillas and serve with the sauce.
Top burgers with tomato slices and/or avocado slices and lettuce.
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