Description
These chickpea burgers are packed with roasted peppers and caramelized onions for extra flavor. Grill them up for a delicious summer meal!
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- 2 cans (2 cans) garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
- 12 oz (340 g) jar Mezzetta Roasted Red Peppers and Caramelized Onions
- 1 tbsp Mezzetta Savory Garlic Everything Spread
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup (237 ml) baby arugula
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) breadcrumbs
- 1 egg (1 egg)
- 2-4 tbsp (30-60 ml) canola oil
- feta cheese, for topping
- buns
- arugula, for topping
Instructions
- Combine garbanzo beans, red peppers, caramelized onions, garlic spread, salt, and arugula in a large food processor and pulse until finely chopped and almost paste-like.
- Transfer to a large bowl and add breadcrumbs. Stir well to combine.
- Add egg and mix well.
- Using a 1/3 or 1/2 cup measuring cup, scoop out burger mixture and form into patties of even thickness.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp canola oil over medium-high heat (approximately 375°F (190°C)).
- Add veggie burgers, working in batches of 2-3 at a time.
- Cook for 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
- To grill later: let patties cool completely and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Grill for approximately 3 minutes per side, or until warmed through. Toast buns on the grill.
- To eat now: toast buns in the oven or on the stovetop while cooking patties.
- Spread buns with Olive, Parmesan, and Garlic Everything Spread, then top with burgers, arugula, and feta.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, roast your own red peppers and caramelize your own onions.
- If you don’t have breadcrumbs, try using crushed crackers or oats instead.
- These burgers freeze well! Wrap cooked or uncooked patties individually and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 50