Description
These Lentil-Chickpea Veggie Burgers with Avocado Green Harissa are a delicious and nutritious plant-based burger option. Packed with protein and fiber, these burgers are flavorful and satisfying, especially when topped with the creamy avocado green harissa.
Ingredients
Lentil-Chickpea Patties:
1 cup cooked green or brown lentils; 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup grated carrot; 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (plus more if needed); 1 egg (or flax egg for vegan); 2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking)
Avocado Green Harissa:
1 ripe avocado; 1 cup fresh cilantro; 1/2 cup fresh parsley; 1 small green chili (or 1/2 jalapeño), seeded; 1 clove garlic; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Salt to taste; 2–3 tablespoons water, as needed for consistency
Instructions
- Prepare the Lentil-Chickpea Patties: In a food processor, pulse lentils and chickpeas just until broken down but not fully puréed. Transfer to a bowl and add carrot, red onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, paprika, coriander, salt, pepper, lemon juice, breadcrumbs, and egg. Mix until well combined, adding more breadcrumbs if mixture is too wet.
- Cook the Patties: Shape into 4 patties. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and firm.
- Make the Avocado Green Harissa: Blend avocado, cilantro, parsley, green chili, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and water until smooth. Adjust seasoning and thickness to taste.
- Serve: Serve burgers on buns or lettuce wraps, topped generously with the avocado green harissa.
Notes
- Make the patties ahead and refrigerate for easier handling.
- The green harissa also works as a dip or salad dressing.
- For a gluten-free option, use GF breadcrumbs and serve on lettuce or GF buns.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Plant-Based
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger with sauce
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg (0mg if vegan)
