Thai Chickpea Burgers With Sweet ‘n’ Spicy Sauce

May 21, 2023May 21, 20230 2
Thai Chickpea Burgers With Sweet 'n' Spicy Sauce Recipe
in Vegetarian

Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 can chickpeas , rinsed and drained
1 small onion , chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 small jalapenos or 1/2 small green chili pepper , seeded and finely chopped
1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 -2 tablespoon canola oil , to pan-fry patties
1 can tomato paste
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons agave nectar
1 teaspoon white wine or 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
hamburger bun , lightly toasted
sliced avocado
cilantro
lettuce

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
320
Sugar
6g
Fat
11g
Thai Chickpea Burgers With Sweet 'n' Spicy Sauce are a healthy and flavorful alternative to traditional ground beef burgers. These patties are made with chickpeas, which are an excellent source of plant-based protein and fiber, and are seasoned with fresh ginger, cilantro, and lime juice to give them a bold and zesty flavor. The sweet 'n' spicy sauce is made with tomato paste, agave nectar, and red pepper flakes, and is the perfect complement to these savory burgers. Serve them on a lightly toasted hamburger bun with sliced avocado, cilantro, and lettuce for a nutritious and satisfying meal.

Instructions

1.In a food processor, pulse the chickpeas, onion, garlic, ginger, jalapenos or chili pepper, cilantro, lime juice, panko breadcrumbs, and sea salt until coarsely ground.
2.Form the mixture into 4-6 patties.
3.Heat the canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
4.Add the patties and cook until crisp and golden brown, about 5 minutes each side.
5.In a small saucepan, whisk together the tomato paste, olive oil, water, agave nectar, white wine or apple cider vinegar, red pepper flakes, and sea salt.
6.Cook until the mixture is heated through and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
7.Serve patties on lightly toasted hamburger buns with the sweet 'n' spicy sauce, sliced avocado, cilantro, and lettuce.

PROS

These chickpea burgers are a healthy and flavorful alternative to traditional meat burgers.

They are vegan and gluten-free, making them an excellent option for those with dietary restrictions.

CONS

The patties may be difficult to form and may not hold together as well as traditional meat burgers.

They also require a food processor, which may not be available to all home cooks.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chickpeas are an excellent source of plant-based protein and fiber.
They are also rich in vitamins and minerals, including folate, iron, and magnesium.
The sweet ‘n’ spicy sauce is made with agave nectar, a natural sweetener with a lower glycemic index than traditional sugar.

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