VEGAN GARLIC, MUSHROOM, CHICKPEA BURGER ON SOURDOUGH BREAD

Ingredients:
For the burger patties:
1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
4 cloves of garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1/4 cup breadcrumbs (ensure they are vegan)
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil for cooking
For assembling:
4 sourdough burger buns
Vegan mayonnaise
Mustard
Sliced tomatoes
Lettuce or spinach leaves
Sliced red onion
Pickles (optional)
Instructions:
In a large mixing bowl, mash the chickpeas using a fork or potato masher. Leave some texture, but make sure most of the chickpeas are mashed.
Add the chopped mushrooms, minced garlic, parsley, breadcrumbs, nutritional yeast, soy sauce or tamari, salt, and pepper to the mashed chickpeas. Mix well until everything is evenly combined.
Shape the mixture into four burger patties, ensuring they are compact and hold their shape. If the mixture is too wet, add a little more breadcrumbs.
Heat some olive oil in a non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Place the burger patties in the pan and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are browned and crispy. Alternatively, you can bake the patties in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 20-25 minutes, flipping them halfway through.
While the patties are cooking, prepare your sourdough burger buns. You can lightly toast them if desired.
Once the patties are cooked, assemble your burgers. Spread a layer of vegan mayonnaise and mustard on the bottom bun. Place a cooked patty on top, followed by sliced tomatoes, lettuce or spinach leaves, sliced red onion, and pickles if desired. You can also add additional toppings like avocado or vegan cheese if you like.
Finally, place the top bun on the assembled burger and serve it immediately. Enjoy your delicious vegan garlic, mushroom, and chickpea burger on sourdough bread!
Feel free to customize this recipe by adding your favorite spices, herbs, or sauces to suit your taste preferences. Enjoy your homemade vegan burger!