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Caprese Chickpea Veggie Burger

Caprese Chickpea Veggie Burger


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Description

This Caprese Chickpea Veggie Burger combines vegetables and chickpeas for a hearty burger that pairs perfectly with its Caprese toppings!


Ingredients

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  • 2 medium carrots, cut into pieces
  • 2 medium kale leaves, deveined
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/2 small onion, cut into pieces
  • 1520 large basil leaves
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup whole grain breadcrumbs
  • oil for cooking
  • 46 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • 12 tomatoes, sliced

Instructions

  1. Put the carrots, kale leaves, garlic clove, onion, and 10 basil leaves in the food processor.
  2. Process until they are broken down, but not total mush.
  3. Add the chickpeas, salt, and pepper, and pulse until the chickpeas are broken down and incorporated.
  4. Stir in the egg and breadcrumbs.
  5. Form the chickpea mixture into five balls and flatten them to a burger shape.
  6. In an overproof grill pan or large skillet, heat a thin layer of oil over medium high heat.
  7. The burgers should sizzle when you put them in the pan. If they don’t, your pan isn’t hot enough.
  8. Cook the burgers about 5 minutes, carefully turn them over and cook an additional 5 minutes.
  9. Meanwhile, preheat your oven’s broiler.
  10. Add a slice of mozzarella to each burger and transfer to the oven. Broil until the cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes.
  11. Top each burger with 2 basil leaves and a tomato slice.
  12. Enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: dinner

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 burger
  • Calories: 214
  • Sugar: 6.1g
  • Sodium: 594.8mg
  • Fat: 4.3g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.7g
  • Carbohydrates: 34.7g
  • Fiber: 7.3g
  • Protein: 10.1g
  • Cholesterol: 37.2mg