Spicy Crispy Chickpea Sandwich

This recipe was created by HSUS’s expert chefs and approved by HSUS’s team of registered dietitians.

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Servings: 12

Serving Size: 10.2 ounces

Ingredients

8 cups Beans, Garbanzo, canned, drained, rinsed
1 tbsp Oil, Canola
3/4 cup Pepper, Bell, Red, small dice
3/4 cup Onions, Green, sliced thinly on bias
1 1/2 cups Crumbs, Panko Bread
3/4 cup Flour, All-Purpose
3/4 cup Parsley, Italian, fresh, minced
3 tbsp Yeast, Nutritional
2 tbsp Sauce, Hot, generic
3 tsp Salt, Kosher
1 tbsp Garlic, powder
2 tsp Paprika, Smoked, ground
1/4 tsp Pepper, Cayenne, ground
1/4 cup Oil, Canola
1 1/2 cups Vegan Mayonnaise
1/4 cup Sauce, Sriracha
12.0 ea Lettuce, Romaine, leaf
12.0 ea Tomatoes, 1/4″ slice, each
1 cup Onions, Red, sliced (Equal amount to sliced tomato)
12.0 ea Buns, Hamburger, White, sliced

Preparation

1. In a food processor, pulse beans until flaky but do not over process into a paste. Set aside in a large bowl.
2. In a large skillet or flat top, over medium-high heat, heat up the oil and sauté the red bell pepper and green onion for 3-5 minutes. Remove and add to processed beans.
3. Add the panko bread crumbs, flour, parsley, nutritional yeast, hot sauce, salt, garlic, paprika, and cayenne pepper into the bowl with the bean mixture and combine thoroughly.
4. On a parchment lined sheet tray, portion 4 ounce patties. Place in freezer for 30 minutes or in the fridge for an hour or up to overnight.
5. On a flat top heat up the oil over medium high heat, and cook the frozen patties for 4 minutes a side until golden brown.
6. To make the spicy mayo: combine mayo and sriracha until smooth. Set aside.
7. To Assemble: On the hamburger bun place 1 tablespoon of spicy mayo to each side of the bun, 1 cooked chickpea patty, 1 slice of tomato, 1 romaine leaf and 1 slice of onion.

Nutrition information

Calories: 519.7 Total Fat: 20g Saturated Fat: 2g Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrate: 68.6g Fiber: 10.2g Total Sugars: 11g Protein: 17.4g Sodium: 1153mg

The nutrition information is an estimate based on general ingredients. These amounts will vary based on the products you are using.