Written by April Ashcroft
The chickpea burger is a healthy and delicious alternative to the traditional Memorial Day hamburger. Serve this on a bun with your favorite condiments, or go bun free and top it with coleslaw and tomato slices. More burger recipes can be found in both of my cookbooks, “Whole Food Goodness” and “Whole Food American Favorites.”
2 cups cooked chickpeas (garbanzo beans) well drained
1/2 cup red onions finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1 cup oats
1/2 cup ketchup
1 T prepared mustard
2 T Braggs Liquid Aminos or salt to taste
1/2 t liquid smoke (optional)
1 1/2 t dried thyme
1/4 t pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mash all ingredients together with a pastry cutter until sticky and holds together. Measure out 1/2 cup portions, form into patties, and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 25 minutes. Flip and bake an additional 5 – 10 minutes. Serve on a bun with your favorite burger toppings. Makes 6 – 7 patties.
