A cumin-spiced chickpea, carrot and zucchini patty pan-fried and served in a bun with lettuce, tomato and mayo. A filling vegetarian main and a source of fiber and protein.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Grate the carrot and zucchini and squeeze the zucchini firmly to remove its liquid. Very finely chop the onion and garlic.
- 2
Coarsely mash the chickpeas in a large bowl with a fork, or pulse a few times in a food processor.
- 3
Add the carrot, zucchini, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, cumin and salt and knead together. Divide into 4 equal pieces, shape into 1.5 cm thick patties and chill for 15 minutes.
- 4
Heat the sunflower oil in a large skillet over medium heat and fry the patties for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and firm.
- 5
Split the buns and toast the cut sides in a dry pan for 1 minute. Slice the tomato and red onion into thin rings and wash and dry the lettuce.
- 6
Spread mayonnaise on the bottom halves of the buns, layer with lettuce, a patty, tomato and red onion, close with the tops and serve right away.
Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 545 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbs | 74 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
Similar recipes
Main dishesMediumBarbunya Pilaki
The classic Turkish olive-oil dish of pinto beans braised with carrot, potato and tomato, served cool. Vegan, gluten-free and a source of fiber.
Main dishesMediumBeypazarı Casserole
Beypazarı's famous clay-pot bake of lamb, eggplant, zucchini, peppers and tomato slowly cooked in the oven. High in protein and gluten-free.
Main dishesMediumBeyti Kebab
Garlicky lamb and beef kebab rolled in lavash and sliced, served with tomato sauce, sizzling butter and yogurt. A high-protein Turkish kebab-house classic.
Main dishesEasyRice Pilaf with Peas
A colorful Turkish pilaf of butter-toasted rice cooked with peas and carrot until fluffy. Enjoy it alone or beside meat or chicken; vegetarian and gluten-free.
Main dishesEasyFried Green Peppers
Long green peppers pan-fried until blistered and sprinkled with salt. A simple Turkish summer meze or side; vegan and gluten-free.
Main dishesMediumBibimbap
Korea's mixed rice bowl: rice topped with marinated ribeye, sautéed vegetables, a fried egg and a spicy pepper-paste sauce. A filling bowl and a source of protein.
Main dishesEasySautéed Broccoli
Broccoli sautéed in olive oil with onion and garlic and brightened with lemon. A light main or side dish; vegan, gluten-free and a source of protein.
Main dishesMediumBulgur Pilaf with Mini Meatballs
A one-pot Turkish dish of tiny beef meatballs cooked right in a tomato-scented bulgur pilaf. Serve with yogurt; a source of fiber and protein.