Cricket Protein Vegan Burger

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 1/2 cup cricket protein powder (about 50g)
• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 onion, finely chopped (about 50g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup flaxseed meal
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper, freshly ground
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1 tomato, sliced
• 4 leaves lettuce
• 4 whole wheat buns, toasted

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.In a food processor, combine the cricket protein powder, chickpeas, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, flaxseed meal, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Pulse until well combined but still slightly chunky.
2. 2.Form the mixture into 4 patties and chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
3. 3.Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and heated through.
4. 4.Assemble the burgers on the toasted buns with avocado, tomato, and lettuce. Serve immediately.

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightIf you don't have cricket protein powder, you can use any other vegan protein powder you like. Just make sure it's unflavored.
• chevron_rightTo make the burgers gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs and buns.