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Caesar Chickpea Burgers

Although Caesar chickpea burgers may not be the first thing you think of when contemplating your next burger, well, maybe they should be! As it turns out, you don’t need meat to whip up a hearty, flavor-filled, extremely satisfying burger—you just need some chickpeas, some herbs and aromatics, some cheese, and something to bind it all together (i.e., an egg). And to really take the flavor and texture up to the next level, you’ll need a package of Taylor Farms Caesar Chopped Salad Kit for good measure. The result is a savory burger patty complemented with the tangy, creamy tastes of Caesar dressing that will have you completely rethinking what a burger can be. Yes, we’re sorry to throw a delicious kink into your culinary worldview, but we think it’s a good development. And you’ll certainly agree after you’ve tried it.

  • SERVINGS:
  • 4

Ingredients

  • 1 Taylor Farms Caesar Chopped Salad Kit  
  • 2 (15-ounce) chickpea cans, drained
  • ½ onion
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley
  • 2 chives
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan
  • 4 Hamburger buns

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Roughly chop chickpeas in a food processor until a coarse mixture forms, scraping down the sides intermittently. Transfer to a bowl.
  3. In the same food processor, pulse onion and herbs until chopped. Stir into your chickpea mixture until combined.
  4. Add the egg, spices, and remaining ingredients. Form into patties and place evenly on a baking sheet sprayed with avocado oil. Bake for 30 minutes.
  5. While patties bake, prepare your Taylor Farms Caesar Chopped kit in a bowl.
  6. Add some of the Caesar Salad to the bottom of a warm burger bun. Top with a chickpea patty and add a little extra Caesar dressing. Serve and enjoy!

What Other Plant-Based Burger Options Are Out There?

Chickpea burgers are just a small blip on the radar in the ever-expanding world of plant-based burgers. Let’s look at just a few of the other popular alternatives making the rounds these days:

  • Black Bean: Burger patties made from black beans bring a robust flavor and a hearty, meaty texture with a very satisfying bite. Their earthy undertones and versatility make them a staple for those craving a substantial and flavorful veggie burger.
  • Lentil: With a rich blend of protein and fiber, lentils contribute a hearty foundation to a veggie burger and can easily adapt to a variety of flavors and seasonings. 
  • Portobello Mushroom Caps: Whether grilled or sauteed, these umami-rich mushroom caps provide a savory, meaty texture that adds depth and complexity to each bite. And they pair quite well with Swiss cheese!
  • Quinoa: Believe it or not, this ancient grain’s dense texture creates a meaty patty with a nuanced flavor profile that results in an entirely new yet almost familiar burger taste.

Sweet Potato: The natural sweetness of sweet potato adds a delightful touch to your burger, creating a perfect balance of savory and sweet notes to match a rich, smooth texture.

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