Spiced Chickpea 'Tahini' Burgers

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A vegan twist on Middle Eastern street food, featuring chickpeas spiced with cumin and tahini for authentic flavor. This Middle Eastern-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chickpeas, tahini, cumin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 6 Middle Eastern cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Drain and rinse 400g canned chickpeas, then mash 300g with a fork until mostly smooth, leaving some texture.
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, combine mashed chickpeas, 3 tbsp tahini, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp paprika, 2 tbsp flour, and 1 tsp lemon juice. Mix until a cohesive dough forms—add water if too dry.
  3. Step 3: Form mixture into 6 patties (about 2 inches thick) and chill for 20 minutes to set.
  4. Step 4: Heat 15ml olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp on edges, pressing gently with a spatula to hold shape.

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