Prepare yourself for the most amazing meatless burger ever! I never would have thought that I would “crave” a Weight Watchers Chickpea Burger, but here I am owning it.
These Weight Watchers Chickpea Burgers with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce are super filling – protein rich burgers that are just as satisfying as a beef burger. If you like the buttery nutty flavor of chickpeas in hummus, these chickpea burgers are a game changer.
In case you missed my 0 SmartPoint Creamy Dreamy Hummus Weight Watchers Recipes, you can find them all here.
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Weight Watchers Chickpea Burgers with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce recipe
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)
1/2 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
1/8 Teaspoon of Cayenne Pepper
1 Cup of Whole Wheat Panko Crumbs
1 Shallot, Minced
Vegetable Cooking Spray
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DIRECTIONS:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Shred Cucumber using a coarse grater and top with 1/2 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.
- 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.
- In a bowl, whisk Eggs, 1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil, Garam Masala, Cayenne and 1/4 Teaspoon of Salt together.
- Stir in Chickpeas, Whole Wheat Panko Crumbs, Shallot and remaining 1/2 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.
- Put Cucumber Sauce and Chickpea Burgers into the refrigerator for 1 hour to chill or up to 24 hours.
- When ready to cook, remove Cucumber Sauce from the refrigerator and bring to room temperature while preparing burgers.
- 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.
- Gently add in the 4 Chickpea Burgers and cook until browned on both sides – about 8 minutes per side. Serve with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce.
- This makes 4 “Burgers” at 6 SmartPoints per burger on the Blue and Purple Plans. You can have as much Cucumber Yogurt Sauce as you like on the Blue/Purple Plans. On the Green Plan, it is 12 SmartPoints per burger including 1/4 serving of the Cucumber Yogurt Sauce per person.
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PRINTABLE RECIPE:
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- In a bowl, whisk Eggs, 1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil, Garam Masala, Cayenne and ¼ Teaspoon of Salt together.
- 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.
- Put Cucumber Sauce and Chickpea Burgers into the refrigerator for 1 hour to chill or up to 24 hours.
- When ready to cook, remove Cucumber Sauce from the refrigerator and bring to room temperature while preparing burgers.
- 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.
- Gently add in the 4 Chickpea Burgers and cook until browned on both sides - about 8 minutes per side. Serve with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce.
- This makes 4 "Burgers" at 6 SmartPoints per burger on the Blue and Purple Plans. You can have as much Cucumber Yogurt Sauce as you like on the Blue/Purple Plans. On the Green Plan, it is 12 SmartPoints per burger including ¼ serving of the Cucumber Yogurt Sauce per person.
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I hope you try these Weight Watchers Chickpea Burgers with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce soon. Perfect for a light summer dinner on a 1 SmartPoint SmartBun! No need for mayonnaise when you use the Cucumber Yogurt Sauce – and much healthier too.
