Chickpea Burgers

For a meatless and high-fibre meal that both kids and parents can enjoy, try chickpea burgers for a change of pace, you will find them very different, yet so good!!

• Ready In: 6 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup pecans
• 1 (540 ml) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 3  tablespoons canola oil
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1  egg
• 1⁄4 cup  breadcrumbs
• 1  cup green onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1  teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1  tablespoon  grated lemon rind
• 2  drops  hot sauce
• 1  teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
•  salt and pepper
•  canola oil, for brushing burbers
• 4  slices cheese (optional)
• 4  whole-wheat  hamburger buns

Directions

1. In a baking sheet, spread pecans and bake in a 350F oven for 5-8 minute. Let cool.
2. In a food processor, purée chickpeas, toasted pecans, canola oil, garlic and egg until smooth. Transfer into a large bowl, stir in bradcrumbs. Stir green onions, parsley, lemon rind, hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce into mixture.
3. Form into 8 patties.
4. Brush patties with oil and fry on grill over medium heat for 3 minutes per side. Place each patty on bun half and top with cheese, if using. Also lettuce and other fixins!