These yummy burgers are vegan and gluten-free!

I love when students embrace cooking and eating clean, whole foods.  Recently, Chelsea asked me about veggie burgers.  Store-bought, pre-made veggie burgers are tasteless and make me sad.  Freshly made veggie burgers are bursting with flavor and nutrition. And the combinations of ingredients are infinite!

Here’s an easy-to-make recipe that I cooked up for lunch today.  They hold together well on the grill or in a cooked in a pan.

Ingredients (Makes 6-8 patties)  

• 1 can chickpeas, drained, rinsed, & mashed
• ½ onion, very finely diced
• 1 medium zucchini, grated
• 3 tbsp finely chopped cilantro
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp soy sauce (optional or use gluten free)
• 1-2 tsp  sriracha sauce
• 2 tbsp natural peanut butter
• 1 tsp curry powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 cup quick oats
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. After draining and rinsing the chickpeas, place them in a bowl and mash them with a fork.
2. Add all the other ingredients to the bowl.
3. Use your hands to squish/mix very well.
4. Form into 6-8 patties.
5. Cook on the grill approximately 6-8 minutes each side.
6. Or pan fry  with some oil for 2-3 minutes a side