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Cauliflower Chickpea Masala Burgers
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 

These flavorful veggie burgers are made with healthy cauliflower, chickpeas, and Indian spices!

Course: Entree
Cuisine: American, Indian-Inspired
Servings: 4
Author: Alissa
Ingredients
For the Burgers
  • 2 tbsp. vegetable oil divided
  • 1 tbsp. ground flax seeds
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 ½ cups finely chopped cauliflower
  • 1 can chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1 ½ tbsp. garam masala
  • ½ tbsp. turmeric
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro
  • 2 tbsp. tomato paste
  • ½ cup panko
For the Cilantro Mint Mayo
  • 2 tbsp. vegan mayo
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tbsp. finely chopped fresh mint
Instructions
To Make the Burgers
  1. Whisk flax seeds together with 3 tbsp. water. Set aside and allow to sit for at least 10 minutes.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp. oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté 5 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and cauliflower and sauté another 5 minutes, until cauliflower softens.
  4. Transfer cauliflower mixture to food processor and add remaining burger ingredients, including remaining 1 tbsp. oil. Pulse until well mixed. Shape into 4 patties.
  5. Coat skillet with oil or cooking spray and cook patties about 5 minutes on each side, until browned.
  6. Stir together mayo ingredients and use to top burgers