Chickpea and Potato Hamburgers

Chickpea and potato hamburgers are an excellent vegetarian alternative to classic meat hamburgers, and they’re also very flavorful. Here’s how to prepare them:

Ingredients

• 400 grams of already cooked chickpeas (if you use dry chickpeas, remember to soak them overnight and then cook them)
• 2 medium potatoes
• 1 clove of garlic
• 1 small onion
• 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon of paprika (optional, for a bit of spiciness)
• Flour as needed (to make the dough more compact if necessary)
• Breadcrumbs as needed (for breading)
• Extra virgin olive oil or other oil for cooking

Preparation

1. Peel the potatoes, cut them into cubes, and cook them in salted boiling water until they are soft. Drain them and let them cool down.
2. Peel and finely chop the garlic and onion.
3. In a large bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork or use a blender to obtain a finer texture, but without it becoming completely creamy.
4. Add the mashed potatoes, chopped garlic, onion, parsley, salt, pepper, and paprika to the chickpeas. Mix all the ingredients well until you get a homogeneous mixture. If the mixture is too moist, you can add some flour to absorb the excess moisture.
5. Form patties with the obtained mixture with your hands, coat them in breadcrumbs, and place them on a plate.
6. Heat a drizzle of oil in a non-stick pan and cook the hamburgers for about 3-4 minutes per side over medium-high heat until they become golden and crispy.

Curiosity

These chickpea and potato veggie burgers can be customized by adding other spices or aromatic herbs to taste, such as coriander, cumin, or thyme, to give an even more unique touch to the dish. It is also possible to add grated vegetables such as zucchini or carrots for an extra of nutrients and flavor. Warm them and serve between two slices of whole wheat bread with fresh vegetables and sauces of your choice, and they will be a perfect homemade vegetarian burger!