Chickpea Falafel Burgers

Total Time

25 Minutes

Servings

4

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 spring onions, chopped
• 3/4 cup diced fresh mushrooms
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 (15.5 ounce) can chickpeas, with liquid
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
• 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
• 2 egg whites
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add spring onions and mushrooms, and fry until tender, stirring frequently.
2. Combine the chickpeas (with liquid) and garlic in the container of a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth, and transfer to a medium bowl. Stir in the mushrooms and onions. Mix in the coriander, parsley, curry powder and cumin. Add the bread crumbs and egg whites, and mix until thoroughly blended. You can let the mixture sit in the refrigerator to allow flavours to blend at this stage, or proceed directly to frying.
3. Heat enough oil to cover the bottom of a large skillet over medium heat. Form the bean mixture into 4 balls, and flatten into patties. Place the burgers in the hot skillet, and fry for about 5 minutes on each side, until nicely browned.