Chickpea & Corn Burgers

Lunch, Dinner

Serves: 8

Ingredients:

• 14 oz. (400g) chickpeas, canned, drained

• 3 cloves garlic

• 1 small onion, diced

• 1 tsp. oregano

• 1 tsp. chilli powder

• 1 tsp. cumin

• 1 tsp. smoked paprika

• 1 lime, juiced

• ¾ cup (130g) sweetcorn, canned, drained

• 1 red bell pepper, diced

• 1 lime, zest

• ¼ cup (30g) ground almonds

• 2 tbsp. oat flour

• 2 tbsp. coconut oil

• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

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

2. Add in the sweetcorn, bell pepper, lime zest, 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 420F (210C).

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.

7. Allow to slightly cool before serving.