Ingredients

1 can of chickpeas, 14 oz

3 tbsp sesame seeds

3 medium garlic cloves

1/2 red onion (medium)

1 large carrot, chopped

1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro 

1/2 cup flour

2 tsp cumin

2 tsp coriander

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

Yogurt Dill Sauce

1 garlic clove

3 tbsps fresh dill

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 cup plain greek yogurt

salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Spread on paper towel to remove extra moisture, then place in the bowl of a food processor. Add the sesame seeds and process until everything is combined into a paste. Scrape the mixture into a bowl.

2. Chop the onion and peeled carrot. Add the carrot, onion, and garlic and pulse until finely chopped. Add the cilantro and pulse a few more times until finely chopped.

***Preheat the oven to 400°F.

3. Add the vegetables into the bowl with the chickpea paste. Add the flour, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Mix with spoon until evenly combined. Form into 4-6 round patties.

4. In a large frying pan on medium heat add 1 tbsp of olive oil. Add the burgers and fry them for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove the burger and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.

5. Place baking sheet in oven and bake 10 minutes on one side, flip and bake 10 more minutes. Remove and let cool a few minutes.

While the burgers are in the oven prepare the dill sauce.

1. Mince the garlic and finely chop the dill. 

2. In a small bowl, add garlic, dill, lemon juice, greek yogurt, salt and pepper. Mix together.

Assemble the burgers with dill sauce, fresh crumbled feta cheese, thin sliced red onion and lettuce!