Author Notes: This veggie burger was tossed together quickly as the result of a craving. It’s a delicious sandwich that feels as comforting as it does exciting. The burger is perfectly satisfying on its own, but a handful of chips or a salad would be a happy pairing.
If grinding your own flaxseeds feels like a hassle (and a vegan recipe is not important), swap it out for an egg, and omit the water. —Caroline Wright
Serves: 4
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Ingredients
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2
tablespoons flaxseeds, finely ground
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1
tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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1/4
cup almonds
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Five
2-ounce hamburger buns
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One
15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
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1/2
cup pitted Spanish olives
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1/2
small zucchini, chopped (about 1 cup)
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1/4
cup fresh mint, packed
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1/4
cup store-bought hummus, plus more for burger
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1/8
teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1
dash Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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2
tablespoons olive oil
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1
handful Toppings: Sliced tomato, arugula, hummus
Directions
- Stir together flaxseeds, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon water in a medium bowl; set aside to thicken.
- In a food processor, combine the almonds and half a hamburger bun (about 1 ounce) and pulse until chopped. Add chickpeas, olives, zucchini, and mint, and pulse until very finely chopped. Transfer vegetable mixture, hummus, and cayenne to the bowl with flaxseed; stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Form patties (about 2/3 cup each) and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, fry the patties until crisp and browned on the outside, about 4 minutes on each side. Serve burgers on buns with hummus, arugula, and tomato slices.