Tabbouleh-Inspired Chickpea Patties

two bean patties loaded with tomato, mustard, hummus on a whole wheat bun

Tabbouleh-Inspired Chickpea Patties

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 40

Total Time 1

Servings:6 burgers

Author: Lori Rasmussen, My Quiet Kitchen

Parsley, lemon, mint and bulgur bring irresistible flavor and texture to these protein-rich vegan patties. Easily made oil-free by omitting the tablespoon of oil. Delicious on a toasted bun with hummus, tzatziki, or mayo. Add cucumber, tomato, and more herbs for extra fresh tabbouleh vibes! Nut-free.

Ingredients
US Customary | Metric

⅓ cup plus 1 tablespoon raw pumpkin seeds (sub ½ cup walnut halves if desired)
3 cloves garlic
half of a large red onion, quartered
4 green onions, chopped
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup chopped fresh mint
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup cooked bulgur (small/fine variety) - Cooks in just 10 minutes!
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil, optional
1 ½ teaspoons fine sea salt
black pepper
⅓ cup vital wheat gluten

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (204 C), and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
Pulse the pumpkin seeds in a food processor 5 or 6 times or until chopped. Add the garlic, red onion, green onion, parsley and mint, and pulse until the onion is chopped and everything is incorporated.
After draining the garbanzo beans, pat dry to remove excess water. Add the garbanzos, bulgur, lemon, oil, salt and pepper to the food processor, and pulse until there are no more large pieces of bean. Sprinkle in the vital wheat gluten, and pulse to combine.
To form the patties, spoon the mixture into a ½ cup measuring cup and pack it down tightly. Run a butter knife around the edges, and coax the mixture out of the measuring cup. Use your hands to flatten the patties and form into a compact/smooth shape. The patties should be about 4 inches in diameter and about ½-inch thick. Transfer to the baking sheet.
Bake the burgers for 18 to 20 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown. Flip and bake for another 18 to 20 minutes, or until the 2nd side is browned. Serve with a squeeze of lemon, your favorite tabbouleh-inspired burger fixings, or atop a big salad or grain bowl.

Notes

Storage

Store leftover patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. Also freezer-friendly.

Gluten-Free

Since this recipe is inspired by the ingredients in tabbouleh, it's made with bulgur wheat. That means it's not the best candidate for creating a gluten-free bean burger. I suspect quinoa or rice could work just fine, but I haven't had a chance to test those substitutes yet.

These Tex-Mex Chickpea Burgers have a GF option are also easy to make and great for meal prep!

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