Moroccan Millet and Chickpea Burgers

Ingredients:

1 cup cooked millet
1/2 cup chickpeas
2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
1/2 red onion, roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1 red bell pepper, roughly chopped
1/4 cup cilantro
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
a pinch of cardamom
salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil

3 tablespoons cashew, soaked
1 tablespoon lemon juice
zest of 1/2 lemon
1 small clove garlic
salt
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/2 small cucumber, shredded

burger buns
lettuce
tomato slices

Allow millet to cool slightly and place in food processor along with the chickpeas, flaxseed meal, and a tablespoon of water. Pulse a few times.

Cook the onion, garlic, and bell pepper until softened and add to the millet. Add the remaining seasonings and pulse the mixture until slightly coarse.

Refrigerate the mixture until chilled, then shape into patties. Coat with some flour and cook in the oil until golden on each side.

Run the cashew, lemon juice, zest, garlic, salt, and cumin through a blender on high speed, adding water until smooth. Stir in the cucumber.

To serve, place lettuce and tomato on the bun followed by the patty and cashew cream.

Serve with sweet potato fries.