Chickpea-herb Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup grated onion
• 2 cloves garlic pressed
• 3 cups shredded carrots
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 cup unblanched almonds
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
• 2 tbsp flax seeds
• 2 tbsp chopped parsely
• 2 tbsp basil leaves
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1 egg
• sea salt and black pepper to taste
• fresh lemon juice to taste
• red chili powder to taste

Directions

1. In a food processor, puree, oil, chickpeas, onions, garlic, and carrots
2. Add rolled oats, almonds, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, parsley, basil, thyme and egg
3. Process until finely chopped and mixture holds together
4. Season to taste with sea salt, black pepper, lemon juice and red chili powder
5. Form mixture into approx 8-10 patties
6. Arrange patties on baking sheet and bake in preheated oven at 370 F for 5-10 min on each side
7. Alternatively you can shallow fry these in coconut oil in a skillet until slightly brown on each side

Prep Time and Cook Time: 60 min

Serves: 4-6

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