Amaranth and chickpea burger
Mashed chickpeas and nutty amaranth form a hearty, textured patty. Pile it on a bun with creamy avocado, tuck it into a crusty baguette, or pair it with crisp veggies on the side.
Ingredients
Calories:
564
Protein:
22
g
- 4.0 cups cooked chickpeas
- 2.0 cups amaranth
- .25 cups wheat or oat flour
- .5 tbsp. ground cumin
- .5 tbsp. salt (for mixing)
- 1.0 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- .5 red onion, finely chopped
- .5 cups finely chopped parsley
- salt and black pepper, to taste (for seasoning after mixing)
- 3.0 tbsp. water or unsweetened plant-based milk (optional, if dough is too stiff)
- oil for frying
- optional: Lettuce, tomato, avocado, onion (for serving)
Preparation
- Mash: Use a fork to mash the chickpeas in a large bowl.
- Mix: Add the amaranth, flour, cumin, salt, red pepper, red onion, and parsley. Season with additional salt and black pepper to taste.
- Knead: Knead the mixture until combined. If the dough is too stiff, mix in 3 tbsp. water or unsweetened plant-based milk.
- Form: Shape the mixture into burger patties.
- Fry: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the patties on both sides until golden brown.
- Serve: Place the burgers on buns or a baguette. Add your favorite toppings (such as lettuce, tomato, avocado, or onion).
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