Chickpeas are an excellent source of protein and a great substitute for animal protein. This meal contains components of a healthy plate: chickpeas are both protein and starch, and collard greens provide different nutrients and vitamins.
This burger is tasty and rich in fiber and provides a plant-based protein!
Ingredients
Chickpea-Burger
Lemon
- 1
Egg
- 1 large
Chickpeas
- 1 can (15.5 oz)
Rolled-Oats
- ½ cup
Red-Onion
- 1/2 unit
Garlic
- 1 clove
Parsley
- ½ bunch
Cumin
- 1 tablespoon
Salt
- ½ teaspoon
Pepper
- ½ teaspoon
Oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sautéd-Collard-Greens
Collard-Greens
- 1 bunch (10oz)
Oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon
Garlic
- 2 cloves
Red-Pepper-Flakes
- pinch (optional)
Lemon
- wedges, optional
Toppings
Tzatziki-Sauce
- (optional)
Hot-Sauce
- (optional)
Instructions
Step 1
To make the burgers, first squeeze the lemon into a bowl. Crack an egg into the bowl and remove any shells.
Step 2
Open the can of chickpeas, rinse using a colander, and add them to the bowl.
Step 3
Place the oats into a blender or food processor and blend until a flour like consistency. Add the oat flour to the bowl.
Step 4
Finely chop the onion and parsley and mince the garlic and add to the bowl. Add the cumin, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Mash mixture with a jar until a paste starts to form (or use a food processor).
Step 5
Heat a frying pan with olive oil on medium-high heat. Form the burger patties using a 1/4 measuring cup. Scoop the bean mixture onto the pan. Flatten the burger patties and cook for 5 minutes. Flip, and cook for another 5 minutes.
Step 6
While the bean burgers are cooking, cut out the thick center rib out of each collard green. Stack the greens and roll them up into a log. Slice the greens as thinly as possible to make long strands. Stack the ribs and finally chop.
Step 7
Once the burgers are finished, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the collard greens and the salt.
Step 8
Cook for 5-6 minutes stirring often. The greens should become tender and start to turn brown on the edges.
Step 9
Once the collards are just about done, add the garlic (and red pepper flakes) and cook for only about 30 seconds. Remove the pan from the heat.
Step 10
Serve hot (and with a lemon wedge each and/or your favorite hot or yogurt sauce)
Notes
Make the burgers using a food processor by adding all the ingredients and pulsing until s course dough forms.