Smoked hazelnut burgers

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2ouncesHazelnuts
6ouncesCooked chickpeas
1smallOnion; finely chopped
2ouncesCarrot; finely grated
1Clove garlic; crushed
1Dsp olive oil
2ouncesSmoked vegetarian Cheddar cheese; grated
1ounceFresh wholemeal breadcrumbs
1Free-range egg; beaten
2tablespoonsFresh herbs; finely chopped
1Dsp tahini
1dashShoyu
1pinchCayenne pepper
Salt
Extra olive oil for brushing on the
; barbecue
Wholemeal buns; shredded iceberg
; lettuce, sliced
; tomatoes and
; mayonnaise to serve

Directions

1. Blend the nuts and chickpeas in a food processor.

2. Fry the onion, carrot and garlic in the olive oil until soft, then remove from the heat.

3 Add all the remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly until the mixture binds together. Chill.

4.Divide the mixture into 10, roll into balls then flatten into burgers.

Chill for at least two hours.

5. Lightly oil a baking sheet, and place on the barbecue. Cook the burgers on the pre-heated baking sheet for approximately 20 minutes, turning once.

6. Serve in wholemeal buns with shredded iceberg lettuce, sliced tomatoes and home-made mayonnaise.

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NOTES : These can be prepared well in advance. In fact, the longer the mixture is left to chill in the refrigerator, the easier it is to shape the burgers.

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