Broccoli Chickpea Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 large head of broccoli, chopped into florets
• 1 15-ounce (425 grams) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) ground flaxseed
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) vegan Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Dijon mustard
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
• Black pepper, to taste
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) breadcrumbs

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Place broccoli on a baking sheet lined with a Silpat or parchment paper. Coat with olive oil spray or drizzle with a bit of oil. Bake for 15 minutes and set aside to cool.
3. Heat a large skillet coated with oil spray over medium heat.
4. Place cooled broccoli florets, chickpeas, flax, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, Dijon, garlic, salt and pepper in a large food processor. Process until well-combined.
5. Stir in breadcrumbs by hand and form into four tightly packed patties.
6. Cook for six minutes per side (12 minutes total). Serve on whole-grain buns with spicy cashew mayo and extra hot sauce.