Lentil and chickpea burger with tahini dressing
These lentil and chickpea burgers with tahini dressing are a hearty vegetarian main course. The Thermomix grinds the legumes, blends the creamy tahini dressing with lemon juice and soy milk, and grates the cheddar, delivering firm burgers and a silky sauce with minimal effort.
About this recipe
Lentil and chickpea burgers with tahini dressing Thermomix TM7 style bring a protein-rich twist to your quick weeknight dinner. Searching for vegetarian burger recipes that actually hold together? This one relies on the TM7 to grind soaked chickpeas and lentils into a cohesive, meaty-textured base, while the day bread binds everything into firm patties. The all-in-one kitchen machine then whips up a silky tahini dressing from sesame seeds, lemon juice, honey and soy milk, and grates the cheddar for topping in mere seconds. The nutty depth of tahini paired with granulated garlic and onion salt gives these burgers a Middle Eastern-inspired flavour that satisfies committed carnivores and vegetarians alike. Serve them in buns with crisp salad, or on their own with extra dressing for a lighter plate. Perfect for meal prep, since the uncooked patties freeze beautifully.
Preparation tips
- Chill the lentil and chickpea mixture in the fridge before shaping the patties; cold burger mix is far less sticky and holds its shape much better in the pan than a warm mixture.
- Toast the sesame seeds for the tahini dressing in a dry pan until golden before blending; this simple step deepens the nutty flavour of the dressing considerably.
- If the burger mixture feels too wet, add an extra handful of soaked day bread; if too dry, a splash of soy milk brings it back to a workable, mouldable consistency.
Recipe variations
- Make the burgers vegan by replacing the honey in the tahini dressing with maple syrup and swapping the cheddar for a plant-based alternative or simply extra dressing and sliced avocado.
- For a gluten-free version, replace the day bread with gluten-free breadcrumbs and serve the patties in lettuce cups instead of buns; the chickpea and lentil base stays naturally wheat-free.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing precision - The built-in scale of the Thermomix weighs the chickpeas and lentils directly in the mixing bowl, gram-accurate. [Weighing]. [Precision Control]
- Quick grinding - The TM7 grinds the soaked chickpeas into a coarse, cohesive burger base in seconds. [Grinding]. [Multi-Function]
- Silky blending - The Thermomix blends tahini, lemon juice and soy milk into a pourable, creamy dressing. [Mixing]. [Multi-Function]
- Fine grating - The TM7 grates the cheddar cheese evenly so it melts quickly over the warm patties. [Grating]. [Multi-Function]
- Hands-free mixing - The Thermomix combines the burger mixture evenly while you shape the previous batch of patties. [Mixing]. [Hands-Free]
Ingredients
- sesame seeds
- grapeseed oil
- sea salt
- lemon juice
- onion salt
- honey
- soy milk
- granulated garlic
- cheddar cheese
- day-old bread