Mediterranean Chickpea Burger with Hummus

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained and patted dry
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, for frying
• 1 cup hummus
• 4 pita breads or burger buns
• 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup baby spinach or lettuce leaves

Method

1. 1

   In a food processor, pulse the chickpeas until coarsely mashed but not pureed, leaving some texture.

2. 2

   Transfer the chickpeas to a large bowl and stir in the oats, red onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.

3. 3

   Add the egg and mix until the mixture holds together when pressed.

4. 4

   Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a patty about 3/4 inch thick.

5. 5

   Refrigerate the patties for 15 minutes to help them firm up.

   15:00 · Chill patties
6. 6

   Heat the olive oil in a 9-inch skillet over medium heat.

7. 7

   Cook the patties for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until golden brown and heated through.

   4:00 · Cook patties
8. 8

   Warm the pita breads or buns while the patties finish cooking.

9. 9

   Spread hummus generously on each pita or bun.

10. 10

    Place a chickpea patty on each pita or bun and top with cucumber, red onion, and spinach.

11. 11

    Fold or close the sandwiches and serve immediately.