Pizza Burger -30 MINUTES OR LESS

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:08:50 GMT

Step 1

Add the cooked garlic and shallot directly to a medium bowl.

Step 2

Add the chickpeas and use a fork or pastry cutter to mash/mix.

Step 3

The mixture should be dough- like with only a few whole beans remaining.

Step 4

Add 2 Tbsp (30ml) olive oil, the Vegan Parmesan, Italian seasonings parsley, bread crumbs, marinara, salt, and pepper.

Step 5

Stir to combine.

Step 6

A moldable "dough" should form.

Step 7

Add more olive oil if it's too dry, or more bread crumbs or Vegan Parmesan if too wet.

Step 8

Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.

Step 9

Heat the same skillet used earlier over medium heat.

Step 10

Divide the mixture into 4 even patties.

Step 11

To help form them, line a i-cup measuring cup with plastic wrap and scoop out a cup amounts.

Step 12

Press to pack, then lift them out and slightly flatten them with your hands.

Step 13

Alternatively, form into 1-inch-thick patties with your hands.

Step 14

Gently coat the burgers with additional bread crumbs and Vegan Parmesan cheese on both sides for more flavor and texture (optional).

Step 15

Handle gently as they can be fragile.

Step 16

Add enough oil to form a thin layer on the bottom of hot skillet (-1 Tbsp or 30ml), then add the coated burgers.

Step 17

Brown for about 5 minutes on each side, reducing the heat if the burgers get too brown.

Step 18

Serve the burgers as is, or pop them on a baking sheet and bake in a 375 degree F (190 degree c) oven for an additional 10-20 minutes to dry/ crisp them up.

Step 19

09 In the meantime, warm 1 cup (250g) marinara sauce, toast the ciabatta buns, and prep the parsley and onion.

Step 20

10 To serve, lay down parsley on the bottom half of a bun, top with a burger, onion, marinara sauce, and additional Vegan Parmesan.

Step 21

Leftover burgers will keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, though best when fresh.

Step 22

Reheat in a 350 degree F oven for 20 minutes, or until warmed through.

Step 23

Note

Step 24

*To make your own pizza sauce, add 1 cup (245g) tomato sauce to a small saucepan over medium heat.

Step 25

Season with 1 tsp each dried oregano, dried basil, dried garlic, sweetener of your choice, and a healthy pinch each of salt and pepper.

Step 26

Whisk to combine.

Step 27

Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.

Step 28

Serve warm.

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