Golden Veggie Burgers

In '1,000 Vegan Recipes' by Robin Robertson

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  small yellow onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 small yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (15 1/2ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (or 1 1/2 c. cooked)
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1⁄4 cup wheat gluten flour
• 4  burger  rolls

Directions

1. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Set aside to cool slightly.
4. Transfer the cooled onion mixture to a food processor.
5. Add the chickpeas, salt, and pepper; pulse to mix.
6. Add the flour and process to combine.
7. Shape the mixture into 4 burgers, about 4 inches in diameter.
8. If the mixture is too loose, add a little extra flour.
9. In a large skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat.
10. Add the burgers and cook until firm and browned on both sides, turning once, about 5 minutes per side.
11. Serve the burgers on the rolls with condiments of choice.
12. *Instead of frying the burgers, you can bake them at 375° on a lightly oiled baking sheet until firm, about 12 minutes.