Chickpea Quinoa Burger

    Chickpea Quinoa Burger - Living with Ivey

    Description

    Serve with a lettuce wrap or your favorite bun.
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    READ THE RECIPE BELOW

    Ingredients

    • cup quinoa (1/3 uncooked) + 1 cup water
    • oz chickpeas (1 jar or can), rinsed and drained + 2 cups water
    • tbsp olive oil, divided
    • red pepper, diced
    • shallots, finely chopped
    • garlic cloves, minced
    • tsp cumin
    • tbsp tahini
    • tsp pepper
    • tsp salt

    Instructions

    • Bring 1 cup of water and 1/3 cup of quinoa to a boil
    • Add lid and simmer for 10-15 minutes until fluffy
    • Bring 2 cups water and drained chickpeas to a boil, turn off burner and let sit for 5 minutes
    • Drain chickpeas and let cool
    • While chickpeas cool, add 1 tablespoon olive oil to a cast iron pan over medium-high heat
    • Add chopped pepper, shallots and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes until golden and fragrant
    • Using a food processor, blend 1/2 on your cooked chickpeas
    • Gently smash the other half with a fork 
    • Combine purées chickpeas, smashed chickpeas, quinoa, sautéed veggies, cumin, tahini, salt and pepper in a bowl
    • Form into 4 patties
    • Using cast iron skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat
    • Cook burgers 3 minutes each side
    • Serve in lettuce cup, or bun of your choice

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