Chickpean And Goat Cheese Burgers

These Chickpean and Goat Cheese Burgers offer a satisfying, hearty alternative to traditional meat patties. The base is made from mashed chickpeas, finely chopped vegetables, and aromatic herbs like thyme and basil, bound together with egg whites and breadcrumbs for a firm texture. Sun-dried tomatoes add a chewy, umami-rich depth, while the cayenne provides a subtle kick. The real star, however, is the combination of the savory patty with cool, creamy goat cheese and a zesty fennel-olive relish. This relish brings a bright, briny contrast that cuts through the richness of the cheese. Perfect for summer barbecues or a cozy weeknight dinner, these burgers are flavorful, texturally interesting, and easy to assemble with pantry staples.

Cooking Method: Boiling

Cuisine: American

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 12

Calories: 396

Description

These Chickpean and Goat Cheese Burgers offer a satisfying, hearty alternative to traditional meat patties. The base is made from mashed chickpeas, finely chopped vegetables, and aromatic herbs like thyme and basil, bound together with egg whites and breadcrumbs for a firm texture. Sun-dried tomatoes add a chewy, umami-rich depth, while the cayenne provides a subtle kick. The real star, however, is the combination of the savory patty with cool, creamy goat cheese and a zesty fennel-olive relish. This relish brings a bright, briny contrast that cuts through the richness of the cheese. Perfect for summer barbecues or a cozy weeknight dinner, these burgers are flavorful, texturally interesting, and easy to assemble with pantry staples.

Ingredients

Sun-dried tomatoes
Nonstick cooking spray (preferably olive oil flavored)
Finely chopped
Finely chopped
Garlic, thinly sliced
Chickpeas, rinsed and drained
Garlic, minced
Dried thyme
Dried basil
Salt, to taste
Ground black pepper
Cayenne pepper
Unseasoned dry bread crumbs
Finely chopped fennel bulb
Finely chopped onion
Pitted green olives, finely chopped
Olive oil (or vegetable oil)
White wine vinegar
Red pepper flakes, to taste
Salt and pepper, to taste
Toasted
Goat cheese, sliced or crumbled

Directions

1
Place sun-dried tomatoes in a small bowl and cover with boiling water; let stand for 3 minutes until soft, then drain and chop finely.
2
In a medium skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, sauté green onions, bell pepper, and thinly sliced garlic over medium heat for about 5 minutes until tender.
3
Add the rinsed and drained chickpeas to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture is dry.
4
Transfer the chickpea mixture and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to a food processor or blender.
5
Add egg whites, minced garlic, dried thyme, and dried basil; pulse until the mixture is almost smooth but still retains some texture.
6
Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in salt, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, and breadcrumbs until a firm, cohesive mixture forms.
7
Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and shape each into a burger patty.
8
Coat a large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat.
9
Sauté the chickpea burgers for about 5 minutes on each side, or until browned and heated through.
10
While burgers cook, prepare the relish by mixing chopped fennel bulb, chopped onion, chopped pitted green olives, olive oil, white wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper in a small bowl.
11
Let the relish sit for a few minutes to allow flavors to blend.
12
Toast the hamburger buns lightly.
13
Spoon about 3 tablespoons of the fennel-olive relish onto the bottom half of each bun.
14
Top the relish with a warm chickpea burger.
15
Place slices or crumbles of goat cheese on top of each burger.
16
Cover with the top half of the bun and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 396kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.8g14%
Saturated Fat 3.1g16%
Cholesterol 10mg4%
Sodium 220mg10%
Total Carbohydrate 62g21%
Dietary Fiber 16g64%
Sugars 13g
Protein 20g40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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