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This is an image of the chickpea quinoa burger. It is layered with lettuce, avocado, the burger, a tahini dressing, red pickled cabbage, and tomato.

Chickpea Quinoa Burger

This is a recipe for a chickpea quinoa burger that is high in protein and other beneficial nutrients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Servings 4 burgers

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup dried chickpeas
  • ½ cup quinoa
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil for cooking

Spices for the Chickpea Quinoa Burger

  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • ½ tsp. ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. cumin
  • ¼ tsp. paprika
  • ¼ tsp. chili powder
  • 2 tsp. herbs de provence
  • ½ tsp. ground cardamom
  • ½ tsp. ground coriander

Lemon Garlic Tahini Dressing

  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 3 minced garlic cloves
  • 3 tbsp. lemon juice (about 1-2 lemons)
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • freshly ground pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup water plus additional water to get to desired consistency.

Instructions
 

  • Disclaimer: The prep time for this is recipe is dependent on your use of dried chickpeas or canned. Dried chickpeas can take 10-11 hours to prepare, including time for the pre-soak and cooking.
  • If you are starting out with dried chickpeas, inspect, rinse, and pre-soak the chickpeas before cooking. I like to use my vegetable stock to cook the chickpeas. It will take 2 to 2 and a half hours for the chickpeas to become tender. If you are starting out with canned chickpeas, give them a good rinse under cool water. In both instances, peel the skins. One way to do this quickly is to lay the chickpea on a flat surface of paper towels. Take another paper towel and gently rub the chickpeas creating friction.
  • Rinse and cook the quinoa, also in vegetable stock.
  • While the chickpeas and quinoa are cooking, prepare the tahini dressing. In a small bowl or food processor, combine the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper to taste, and water until you reach your desired consistency.
  • Once the chickpeas are tender and the quinoa is cooked. Combine in a food processor, blender or large bowl with the spices. Mash well and combine.
  • Form even sized patties. I like to use a half cup measuring cup to assist with this.
  • Cook in a heated skillet or griddle with oil for 3 minutes on each side until it is golden brown.
  • Dress your chickpea quinoa burger to your liking and enjoy!
Keyword dinner, gluten-free, main course, vegan, vegetarian