Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • 3 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1 small onion (chopped finely)
  • 1 1/2 cup zucchini
  • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds (toasted)
  • 3/4 teaspoons sea salt (plus more to taste)
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 cup canned chickpeas
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa (1/3 cup dry)
  • 2-3 tablespoons water (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped (use fresh basil if you prefer))
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked and spicy paprika
  • 3-4 tablespoons quinoa flour (optional)
  • To serve::
  • 6 hamburger buns or sliced bread (Udi's gluten free for gluten free version)
  • red onion (thinly sliced)
  • large handful arugula
  • 4 tablespoons wasabi mayo (omit for vegan version)
  • 4 tablespoons edamame hummus
  • 3 small cucumbers (thinly sliced)

Instruction

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pan. Saute onion and garlic until tender. Add zucchini, and saute until zucchini is cooked through. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Grind sunflower seeds, sea salt, and pepper in a food processor until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add quinoa, chickpeas, dijon mustard, lemon, dill, and paprika, to the mixture. Pulse to combine a few times and then run the food processor until the mixture is broken up but hasn't completely lost its texture. If you need to, add a little water to the mixture.
  • Place the mixture in a mixing bowl and add the zucchini, onion, and garlic. Mix until combined.
  • Shape the mixture into 6-8 patties with your hands. Optional -- if the mixture feels too moist add quinoa flour and mix, until mixture is a bit more dry and holds together better.
  • After forming into patties freeze the patties for 15-20 minutes (optional) - this helps them stick together better.
  • For cooking there are two options:
  • -heat remaining olive oil in a pan on medium heat and cook burgers for five minutes on each side, or until golden brown
  • or
  • -bake in a 350 degree F preheated oven on a parchment paper lined baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray for 20-30 minutes.
  • Serve each burger on hamburger buns with a dollop of wasabi mayo, edamame hummus, sliced cucumbers, red onions and arugula.