Ingredients
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1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
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1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
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2/3 cup packed fresh flat leaf parsley
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2/3 cup breadcrumbs
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salt and pepper
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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4 slices cheddar cheese
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4 hamburger buns
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Dijon mustard, for serving
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ketchup, for serving
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mayonnaise, for serving
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1 large egg, lightly beaten
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse the chickpeas, green chiles, and parsley until finely chopped.
- Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl and stir in the bread crumbs and salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir in the egg and form the mixture into 4 patties, each about 2/3" thick.
- In a large skillet or grill pan, heat the oil over medium-low heat.
- Cook the burgers for 4 minutes, then flip and cook for 3 minutes more.
- Top the patties with the cheese slices for the last minute of cooking.
- Serve the cheeseburgers on the hamburger buns with your choice of optional toppings.