CHICKPEA BURGERS

A filling and very tasty veggie main

Ingredients

3 onion ,sliced
11/4 cups canned chickpeas,rinsed
1tsp ground smocked paprika
2 tsp ground comin
1 tsp ground coriander
2 sprigs rosemary ,minced
2 to 3 tbsp etra virgen olive oil divided
2 tbsp tahini
1 tbsp minced garlic
the zest of 1 limon
salt to taste
panko breadcrumbs ,as needed

To serve 

naan bread
romaine lettuce leaves
diced tomatoes
red onions,sliced
tzatziki sauce

Method 

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan set over a hight heat.Add the onions and saute for 5 ,stirring accasionnally
Add pinch of sald and reduce the heat to medium ,saute for 15 to 20 min more,or until caramelised and golden.Set aside to cool
puree the caramelised onions in a food proceesor .Add chickpeas and pulse until the chickpeas are smashed,leaving some whole for teture.
Transfer to ming bowl
Add the remaining ingredients except the panko breadcrumbs and stir until combined .Slowly mi in enough panko bread crumbs until the mixture comes together and is no longer sticky
Cover and chill refrigerator for 30 min before forming into patties
Using a lid from a jar or container ,form the mixture into patties
Heat a little olive oil in a frying pan,set over a medium heat
Sear the burgers for 3 to 5 min per side ,or until heated through
Meanwhile ,heat the naan bread through
Spread with tzatziki top with lettuce,tomatoes and red onions
Serve with mied greens