Chickpea Burgers with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce
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Recipe type: Dinner
Cuisine: Meatless
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Serves: 4
 
Ingredients
  • 2 Cucumbers, Peeled, Seeded and Shredded
  • 1.5 Cups of Greek Plain Nonfat Yogurt
  • Salt & Pepper to Taste
  • 8 Scallions (Sliced Thin) (Don't substitute for Onion)
  • ½ Cup of Minced Fresh Cilantro
  • 2 Cans of Chickpeas (15 Ounce), Drained & Rinsed
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 3 Tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Teaspoon of Garam Masala
  • ⅛ Teaspoon of Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 Cup of Whole Wheat Panko Crumbs
  • 1 Shallot, Minced
  • Vegetable Cooking Spray
Instructions
  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Shred Cucumber using a coarse grater and top with ½ Teaspoon of Salt in a fine mesh strainer to drain for 15 minutes. Combine Cucumber, 1 cup of Fat Free Greek Yogurt, 4 Tablespoons of Scallions and 1 Tablespoon of Cilantro in a bowl and season with more Salt and Pepper to taste. Cover.
  2. Pulse drained Chickpeas in a food processor to a coarse puree (where just a few large pieces of Chickpeas are left). About 8-10 pulses.
  3. In a bowl, whisk Eggs, 1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil, Garam Masala, Cayenne and ¼ Teaspoon of Salt together.
  4. Stir in Chickpeas, Whole Wheat Panko Crumbs, Shallot and remaining ½ Cup of Greek Yogurt, remaining Scallions and Cilantro until well combined. Divide Chickpea mixture in 4 burgers of equal size and place on lined baking sheet.
  5. Put Cucumber Sauce and Chickpea Burgers into the refrigerator for 1 hour to chill or up to 24 hours.
  6. When ready to cook, remove Cucumber Sauce from the refrigerator and bring to room temperature while preparing burgers.
  7. Spray a large skillet liberally with Vegetable Cooking Spray over medium heat. Also add in 2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil and tilt to coat the entire skillet.
  8. Gently add in the 4 Chickpea Burgers and cook until browned on both sides - about 8 minutes per side. Serve with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce.
  9. This makes 4 "Burgers" at 5 Points per burger including the Cucumber Yogurt Sauce. Enjoy!
Recipe by Dee Dee Does at https://deedeedoes.com/chickpea-burgers-with-cucumber-yogurt-sauce-healthy-eating-vegetarian-recipes/