Burgers with tahini sauce

I don't like lentils.

 Well, that's not strictly true. I actually really liked them up to about two years ago. Muggins didn't read the package properly and forgot to soak and rise them. Anyone who's ever prepared lentils will know it's essential to do this step or, they are, in fact, toxic. What followed was 48 hours of agony. 

I've not been brave enough to face lentils since. But they're a great source of protein, and take flavour really well if made with a bit of care and cooked properly. So with lentils (for the moment) off my vegetarian shoppping list, I turned to the other veggy cupboard staple, chickpeas.

 Chickpeas are fab. They are really yummy in all forms, from hummus to curry. If you're short on meat or veggys for a curry, toss in a can of chickpeas and vóila! Instant bulkage. 

It has struck me on this veggy voyage, that, much like any diet or lifestyle, sometimes you just need something quick and easy, that can be whipped up in minutes and requires little to no shopping and preparation. And what is quicker and more tasty than a burger? A burger I hear you ask? But they are made of meat, numb nuts. And no, I won't be making a burger out of tofu. Rather it will be chickpeas. Imagine a falafel. turned into a burger. Without that nasty coriander taste. Now we're talking. 
This has to be on a par with the cookie dough yoghurt recipe in regards to easiness. It really couldn't be simpler. All you need is a food processor and a frying pan (And the ingredients obviously)

You will need:
1 can of chickpeas (Rinsed and drained)
1 small shallot
1 egg
2tbsp plain flour
1 tbsp oregano
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
1tsp chilli flakes
1/4 tsp salt

to serve:
wraps or pitta bread

sauce:
100ml greek yoghurt 
2tbsp tahini
splash of lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt
chopped parsley to taste

method:
1) Place all the burger ingredients into a food processor and pulse until you've formed a course mixture. The mixture will be quite moist. Form into Four patties and place in the fridge until ready to cook.

2) to make the sauce, but all the ingredients into a bowl and mix well to combine.

3). Heat some oil (about 2 tbsp) in a frying pan. Cook the patties until golden brown and crisp on one side, about 4-5 mins on a medium heat. Flip over and cook for another 2-4 mins. 

4) Serve in the pitta bread or wrap with the sauce and any other fillings such as baby spinach, red onion, red pepper or baby corn. 

Nutritional info for the burgers

Cal: 181 
Carbs: 18g 
Fat: 10g
Protein: 7g
Fibre: 3g
Iron: 2 g

For the sauce:
Cals: 37
Carbs: 1g
Fat: 3g
Protein: 1 g