Chickpea Burgers With Garlic Mayonnaise

Ingredients

• 1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet onions
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet red peppers
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 13 inches whole wheat pita bread or corn tortillas, warmed

Garlic Mayo

• 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt or sour cream
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons tahini (optional)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/3 cup chopped parsley (optional)
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• sliced tomato
• sliced avocado
• chopped lettuce

Directions

1. 1

   1. Place chickpeas, onion, egg, flour, oregano, cumin and 1/4 teaspoon salt and mix well either in a food processor or using a potato masher.

2. 2

   Form into 4 patties.

3. 3

   2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

4. 4

   3. Add patties and cook until golden and beginning to crisp, 4 to 5 minutes.

5. 5

   4. Carefully flip and cook until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes more.

6. 6

   5. Warm wraps by placing them over chick pea burgers.

7. 7

   6. Combine yogurt/sour cream , tahini, lemon juice, parsley, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.

8. 8

   7. Place patties on the pitas/tortillas and serve with the sauce.

9. 9

   8. Top burgers with tomato slices and/or avocado slices and lettuce.