Chickpea and corn burgers

A great option for the vegetarians, these chickpea and sweetcorn burgers are packed with flavour!

Makes: 8  Prep : 25 mins    Cook : 15 mins

WHAT YOU NEED:

• 400g (14oz.) chickpeas, canned, drained
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 tsp. oregano
• 1 tsp. chilli powder
• 1 tsp. cumin
• 1 tsp. smoked paprika
• 1 lime, juice
• 130g (3/4 cup) sweetcorn, canned, drained
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 lime, zest
• (30g) 1/4 ground almonds
• 2 tbsp. oat flour
• 2 tbsp. coconut oil

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:

1. Place the chickpeas, garlic, onion, spices and lime juice in a food processor. Season with salt and pepper and blitz until smooth. Transfer into a large bowl. 

2. Add in the sweetcorn, bell pepper, lime zest, and flour and mix well. 

3. Roll the batter (an amount equal to 1/3 cup) into balls and shape into burgers. Place them in the freezer for 20 minutes. 

4. Preheat the oven to 210C (420F).

5. Heat a portion of the oil in a pan over medium-high heat, and fry the burgers, for about 3 minutes each side. Repeat until all burgers are cooked. 

6. Next place the burgers on a baking tray lined with a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 8 minutes. Allow to slightly cool before serving. 

Nutrition per serving : Kcal: 135   Fats: 7g   Carbs: 13g   Protein: 5g