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Walnut Chorizo Burger (V/GF)

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

Patties

  • 1 cup raw walnuts
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1/3 tbsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 15 ounce can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 packed cup fresh cilantro
  • 1/3 cup gluten-free bread crumbs (I use Glutino’s brand)
  • Juice from 1 lime

Toppings

  • Vegan mayo mixed with a touch of chili powder and paprika
  • 1 avocado mashed
  • fresh cilantro minced
  • 1 tomato sliced
  • 1 white or yellow onion thinly sliced and caramelized
  • 1 red bell pepper roasted
  • 2 jalapeños (stems and seeds removed) roasted
  • 4 buns gluten free if necessary!

Instructions

  1. Finely chop the walnuts and transfer to a bowl with all 11 seasonings and the apple cider vinegar. Stir until fully combined.

  2. Add the oil to a frying pan over medium-high heat. Once oil is hot, add the walnut mixture. Then, add the bay leaves and stir together.

  3. Cook for 5 minutes and stir occasionally to avoid burning.

  4. Remove bay leaves and discard. Then, transfer the walnut mixture to a food processor with the drained chickpeas, cilantro, bread crumbs and lime juice and process until fully combined. You can process in until smooth or leave it a little chunky.

  5. Let mixture chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.

  6. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  7. Form mixture into 4 equal sized patties.

  8. Bake for a total of 40 minutes, flipping halfway through.

  9. Assemble burger Enjoy!