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Crunchy Chickpea Smash Burger with Tahini Lime Slaw

‘I honestly didn’t expect a chickpea burger to be this good. Crispy, colourful and absolutely packed with flavour – it disappeared faster than the beef burgers!’

Some recipes simply feel like summer, and this is one of them. Crisp, golden chickpea patties with rugged crunchy edges are piled high inside a soft toasted brioche bun with cool tahini lime slaw, vivid purple cabbage, bright green pickled chillies and handfuls of fresh coriander.

Greenfields Aleppo Chilli Flakes, Ground Cumin, Smoked Paprika and Tahini bring warmth, gentle spice and creamy richness, while the fresh slaw keeps everything light and vibrant. Every bite is crunchy, creamy, tangy and packed with bright sunshine flavours—perfect for outdoor lunches, relaxed BBQs or sharing with friends on a hot summer afternoon.

Serves 4

Preparation time
20 minutes

Cooking time
20 minutes

For the Chickpea Smash Burgers

  • 1 x 400g tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tbsp Greenfields Tahini
  • 2 tbsp plain flour
  • 1 garlic clove, finely minced
  • 1 tsp Greenfields Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Greenfields Smoked Paprika
  • ½ tsp Greenfields Aleppo Chilli Flakes
  • Salt & black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Tahini Lime Slaw

  • 2 cups finely shredded white cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 2 spring onions, finely sliced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tbsp Greenfields Tahini
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt to taste

To Assemble

  • 4 brioche burger buns, toasted
  • Pickled green chillies
  • Fresh coriander leaves
  • Extra tahini for spreading
  • Drain the chickpeas well before drying thoroughly with kitchen paper. Lightly mash using a fork, leaving plenty of larger pieces for texture.

    Mix in the tahini, flour, garlic, Ground Cumin, Smoked Paprika, Aleppo Chilli Flakes, Garlic Powder, salt and pepper until the mixture holds together.

    Divide into four equal portions and gently flatten into rustic burger patties approximately 1cm thick.

    Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and cook each burger for around 4 to 5 minutes per side until deeply golden with beautifully crisp edges.

    Meanwhile, combine the white cabbage, red cabbage, spring onions, lime juice, tahini, olive oil and Himalayan Pink Salt to create a fresh, creamy slaw.

    Toast the brioche buns until lightly golden.

    Spread extra tahini over the bottom bun before adding the crispy chickpea burger. Pile generously with the colourful slaw, pickled chillies and fresh coriander before topping with the bun lid.

    Serve immediately while hot with grilled corn, colourful salads or crispy roasted potatoes.

• Drying the chickpeas thoroughly helps create a much crispier burger. • Don’t over-mash the chickpeas—keeping some whole creates fantastic texture. • Toast the buns for extra crunch and to stop them becoming soggy. • Add sliced avocado for an even creamier finish. • A squeeze of fresh lime just before serving brightens every flavour.
  • Calories: 560 kcal
  • Protein: 17g
  • Carbohydrates: 63g
  • Fat: 25g
  • Fibre: 12g
  • Salt: 1.2g

In this recipe:

Fusion
Middle Eastern

WHO WOULD LOVE THIS?

Perfect for summer BBQ lovers, vegetarians, flexitarians, outdoor entertaining and anyone looking for a fresh twist on the classic burger.

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