How to Make A Vegan Vegetarian Hummus Chickpea Burger

Everyone loves hummus, and most people enjoy a vegetarian meal now and then. This hummus patty recipe is absolutely delicious, and they look beautiful once they are baked. They make a fantastic protein filled snack, side dish, or main meal as a sandwich filling or alone as a patty.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• 2 cans of chickpeas
• 4 chopped green onions
• 1/2 cup tahini
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 2 tsp lemon zest
• 3 tbs lemon juice
• 1 tsp salt

1. Process 2 cans of organic chickpeas/garbanzo beans, less 1/4 cup reserved, 4 chopped green onions, 1/2 cup tahini, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp. lemon zest, 2 tbs lemon juice, and 1 tsp salt in a blender, food processor, or immersion blender until coursely chopped and combined. A hand blender might work as well.
2. Transfer to a bowl, and stir in remaining chickpeas.
3. Shape into patties, spray tops of patties with olive oil, and bake for 30 minutes on a sprayed cookie sheet for 30 minutes at 350.
4. Serve warm, cold or at room temperature. These are great tucked into a whole wheat or sprouted wheat pita pocket, with some lettuce, tomato and sprouts added in with whatever other condiments you prefer. Great protein and fiber and easy to make and store in the refrigerator.

Tips & Warnings

• Make some extra to freeze, they freeze beautifully