Thai Chickpea Burgers With Sweet 'n' Spicy Sauce

• Chickpea Patties↗
• chickpeas↗1

  (15 ounce) can, rinsed and drained

• small onion↗1

  chopped

• garlic cloves↗2
• fresh ginger1 teaspoon

  grated

• jalapenos or green chili↗1⁄2

  small, seeded and finely chopped

• cilantro↗1⁄4 cup

  packed, fresh

• panko breadcrumbs↗1⁄2 cup
• lime juice↗1 tablespoon
• sea salt↗1 teaspoon
• canola oil↗1 -2 tablespoon

  to pan-fry patties

• Sweet And Spicy Sauce
• tomato paste↗1

  (6 ounce) can

• olive oil↗1 tablespoon
• water↗2 tablespoons
• tablespoons agave nectar↗2
• teaspoon white wine or 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar↗1
• teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes↗1⁄2
• teaspoon sea salt↗1⁄4
• The Rest
• hamburger bun, lightly toasted↗
• sliced avocado
• cilantro↗
• lettuce↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   To make the Chickpea Patties: Place all ingredients except for the olive oil into a food processor and pulse until just combined, stopping frequently to scrape down the sides. Using the palms of your hands, form the mixture into 6 burger patties.

2. 2

   In a large non-stick skillet, heat some of the oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the patties in batches, making sure they don't overcrowd. Add a little more oil with each batch. Allow patties to cook about 4-6 minutes on each side. Once the patties are nicely browned and holding their shape a little better, remove from the heat.

3. 3

   To make the Sweet 'n' Spicy Sauce: In a blender or Magic Bullet, puree all the ingredients together. It should be a nice thick ketchup consistency, but add a tiny bit more water to loosen if needed. Adjust the salt to taste.

4. 4

   To serve: Layer the Chickpea patties, Sweet 'n' Spicy Sauce, sliced avocados and some leafy lettuce or fresh cilantro (if desired) on toasted buns.