Vegetarian Burgers
- Level: Easy
- Total: 25 min
- Prep: 5 min
- Cook: 20 min
- Yield: 4 burgers
Ingredients
1 (14-ounce) can refried beans
1 red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup chickpea flour
2 tablespoons chana masala, recipe follows
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
Chana Masala:
2 tablespoons mango powder
2 tablespoons pomegranate powder
2 tablespoons fenugreek leaves (available online or at most Asian markets, or substitute with celery leaves)
2 tablespoons garam masala
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon red chile powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
- Put the refried beans into a large bowl along with the onion, flour, chana masala, and salt and mix well with your hands. Divide and form the mixture into 4 equal-size patties. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil. Place the patties in the pan and fry until they are golden brown on all sides, about 4 to 5 minutes, turning. Serve the burgers on whole wheat buns with desired toppings.
Chana Masala:
- To make the Channa Masala: Blend the mango powder, pomegranate powder, fenugreek leaves, garam masala, turmeric, red chile powder, and salt and store in an air-tight jar for up to 3 months.
