Quebec Inspired Smoky Maple Chickpea Burger

Ingredients

Prepare the patties

1. Step 1

   Add chickpeas to a food processor and pulse until a thick paste texture is obtained, with a few small chunks remaining.

2. Step 2

   Transfer into a large bowl alongside the cooked brown rice, bbq sauce, minced dried onion, tamari or soy sauce, mustard powder, chili flakes, and smoked paprika. Mix using a silicone spatula until well incorporated.

3. Step 3

   Line a plate with parchment paper and set aside.

4. Step 4

   Use a measuring cup to measure out 1/2 cup of the burger patty mixture. Form into a patty using your hands and transfer onto the parchment lined plate.

5. Step 5

   Repeat to form 4 patties in total.

6. Step 6

   Place in the refrigerator to set for 30 minutes.

Make the Mushrooms

1. Step 1

   Heat a large pan on medium-high heat along with oil.

2. Step 2

   Drop in the mushrooms and cook until brown in color.

3. Step 3

   Decrease the heat to medium and drop in minced garlic, thyme, sea salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.

4. Step 4

   Pour in the maple syrup and cook until caramelized. Remove from the heat immediately.

Assemble

1. Step 1

   Remove the burger patties from the fridge and heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Melt vegan butter and spread it uniformly into your pan.

2. Step 2

   Gently place the patties into your pan—you might only be able to fit 2 or 3 of them as you want to give yourself enough room to flip them. Cook for 5 minutes or until brown in color.

3. Step 3

   Flip and cook for another 3-5 minutes. Set aside and repeat the process with the rest of the patties.

4. Step 4

   Heat up your burger breads by putting them in the oven at 400ºF for 1-2 minutes or by spreading a bit of butter onto the inside of each half and grilling them on a pan until golden.

5. Step 5

   Assemble each burger by spreading some vegan mayo and mustard onto the burger bread halves.

6. Step 6

   Add a smoky maple patty and garnish with sliced red onions, tomato slices, sliced cucumber, and fresh greens.

7. Step 7

   Enjoy alongside roasted potatoes.

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