Instructions

  1. In a food processor, pulse the chickpeas, green chiles, and parsley until finely chopped.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl and stir in the bread crumbs and salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Stir in the egg and form the mixture into 4 patties, each about 2/3" thick.
  4. In a large skillet or grill pan, heat the oil over medium-low heat.
  5. Cook the burgers for 4 minutes, then flip and cook for 3 minutes more.
  6. Top the patties with the cheese slices for the last minute of cooking.
  7. Serve the cheeseburgers on the hamburger buns with your choice of optional toppings.