Curried Chickpea Burgers
Ingredients
- 650g potatoes, scrubbed and cut into wedges
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 x 400g tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 lemon, zested, ½ juiced
- 10g fresh coriander, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon medium curry powder
- 5 whole wheat rolls, 1 torn into chunks, rest split open
- 2 tablespoons chickpea flour
- 1 carrot, peeled and shaved into ribbons with a veg peeler
- 4 tablespoons mango chutney
- ½ butterhead lettuce, washed, leaves separated and torn if large
Preparation
- preheat the oven to 200°c. tip the potato wedges onto a baking tray and drizzle with 1½ tbsp oil; season. toss to coat, then space out on the tray. roast for 30-35 mins, turning halfway, until crisp on the outside and fluffy in the middle.
- meanwhile, pat the chickpeas dry with kitchen paper and tip into a food processor with the onion, lemon zest, half the coriander, the curry powder and torn bread. season well, then pulse to a chunky paste that holds together when pressed. shape into 4 patties. dust the patties with the flour to coat.
- heat 1½ tbsp oil in a frying pan over a medium-high heat and fry the patties for 2-3 mins each side until golden and crisp.
- put the carrot in a bowl and toss with the lemon juice, remaining coriander and a pinch of salt. add 1 tbsp mango chutney and a few lettuce leaves to each split roll. top with a patty, some carrot, then the bun tops. serve with the potato wedges and leftover carrot salad.
Nutrition Profile
GI: 58 (Medium)
630
Calories
95g
Carbs
19g
Protein
19g
Fat
* Estimated per serving. Values may vary based on exact brands used.
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