Food & Cooking Recipes Healthy Recipes Vegetarian Recipes Carrot-Chickpea Burgers Be the first to rate & review! By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 28, 2022 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 40 mins Total Time: 1 hrs Servings: 4 Try this easy plant-based main that will give a whole new meaning to burger night and is also just right for a casual Meatless Monday dinner. Egg, panko, and cooked white rice work together to bind chickpeas and grated carrots together into a sturdy, flippable patty. Minced garlic and cilantro boost the natural earthy flavors of this burger that doesn't need a bun. Serve with lettuce leaves for wrapping. Ingredients ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic (from 3 cloves) 1 cup grated carrots (from 2), plus more for serving Kosher salt (we use Diamond Crystal) and freshly ground pepper 1 can (15.5 ounces) chickpeas, drained ½ cup cooked white rice ½ cup panko breadcrumbs 1 large egg ¾ cup packed chopped fresh cilantro, plus leaves for serving ½ cup full-fat Greek-style yogurt Little Gem lettuce, for serving Directions Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a skillet over medium. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add carrots; season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring, 1 minute. In a food processor, pulse 1 cup chickpeas, rice, panko, and egg to a paste. Add remaining chickpeas, carrot mixture, 1/2 cup cilantro, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; pulse to combine. Shape into four 3/4-inch-thick patties; refrigerate 20 minutes. Stir together yogurt, remaining 1/4 cup cilantro, and 1 teaspoon oil; season. Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add burgers and cook until golden, 3 to 4 minutes a side. Serve over lettuce with more carrots, yogurt sauce, a drizzle of oil, and a sprinkle of pepper and cilantro leaves. Frank Frances Rate it Print