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Chickpea Avocado Burger with Sriracha Mayo
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 burger buns
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- Lettuce, tomato, and red onion for topping
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine 1 can of chickpeas, 1 ripe avocado, 1/2 cup bread crumbs, 1/4 cup chopped red onion, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and salt and pepper to taste. Pulse until well combined.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into burger patties.
- Heat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Place the chickpea avocado patties on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and heated through.
- In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup mayonnaise with 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce to make the sriracha mayo.
- Toast the burger buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes, until lightly golden.
- Spread the sriracha mayo on the bottom half of each bun. Place a chickpea avocado patty on top, and add lettuce, tomato, and red onion as desired. Top with the other half of the bun.
- Serve the chickpea avocado burgers with extra sriracha mayo on the side, if desired. Enjoy!
The Chickpea Burger with avocado and sriracha mayo has become a beloved vegetarian alternative to traditional beef burgers. This innovative dish first gained popularity in the health-conscious culinary scene of California. Renowned chefs in Los Angeles and San Francisco, such as Alice Waters and Wolfgang Puck, were among the first to experiment with this flavorful combination. The creamy texture of ripe avocado perfectly complements the earthy chickpea patty, while the spicy kick of sriracha mayo adds a tantalizing twist. Today, the best versions of this dish can be found in trendy eateries across the West Coast, where fresh, locally sourced ingredients are key. To recreate this delectable burger at home, it's crucial to achieve the ideal balance of spices and seasonings in the chickpea patty, and to use perfectly ripe avocados for that creamy, buttery flavor. Alternatively, some chefs opt for grilling the avocado for a smoky flavor, adding an extra layer of complexity to this already irresistible burger.
25 min
4
350 calories
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