Chickpea-Falafel Burger - Dairy, Wheat and Soy Free

I found this recipe in Chatelaine last summer and forgot about until this morning.  This burgers were quick and easy to make and tasted like a falafel.  They are an excellent source of iron, zinc and folate.  I would recommend serving this with a garlic mayonnaise or hummus.  I didn't have any of that on hand today and just went with the usual burger condiments, which still tasted great.  This recipe will make 8 burgers.

2/3 cup large-flake oats
1 540 mL can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
5 garlic cloves
4 green onions, chopped
1 egg
4 tsp chili powder
2 tsp oregano
1 540 mL can of lentils, drained and rinsed
1 cup diced English cucumber
1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley, or 1 tbsp dried parsley


1. Whirl oats in food processor until ground.  Add chickpeas, lentils, garlic, onions, egg, chili powder and oregano.  Mix until smooth, scrapping down the sides as necessary.
2. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in the cucumber and parsley.
3. Shape into 8 patties.
4. Heat a large non-stick frying pan or an electric frying pan over medium.
5. Add 2 tbsp oil and cook patties for 2-3 minutes per side, they should be golden in colour and warmed through.  Depending on the size of your pan you may only be able to cook 2 to 4 patties at a time.

If you are unable to eat wheat serve without a bun or with a gluten free bun.