Chickpea & farro burger

For a healthy and flavourful hamburger alternative, try this decadent chickpea burger packed with fresh greens and Italian spices.

INGREDIENTS

For the garnish

To finish

METHOD

  1. Boil the water, season it with salt, pepper and garlic, add a little olive oil then add the chick pea flour whisking vigorously.
  2. Cook for about 3 minutes and remove from the heat.
  3. Add the broccoli, farro, green onions, sundried tomatoes and season with the Italian spice mix and salt and pepper.
  4. Mix well and form 8oz. balls, press to form burgers and let them cool.
  5. Brush with olive oil before placing on the grill. Cook to your liking but just enough to reheat will suffice.
  6. Mix the peppers, garlic and onions, season with salt and pepper and drizzle with some olive oil, preheat a frying pan and sauté the onions and pepper mix until onions are translucent, sprinkle with the ketchup, remove from the heat and cool before using
  7. Toast the bun and place the vegetable spread on each side, place a bit of onions and peppers and a mound of shredded lettuce on one side then top with the burger and the bun some mayonnaise and enjoy.