Sweet Potato–Chickpea-Quinoa Burgers Recipe | Epicurious

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup quinoa
• 1 medium orange sweet potato (3/4 pound)
• 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas or one 15-ounce can, rinsed and thoroughly drained
• 1 heaping tablespoon finely minced fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon minced or crushed garlic
• 3 scallions (whites plus light greens), cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3/4 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, lightly toasted
• 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
• 6 tablespoons quinoa flour
• 1 cup green peas (steamed fresh or defrosted frozen)
• 1 cup unsalted peanuts, lightly toasted (optional)
• Crushed red pepper
• About 2 tablespoons grapeseed or high-oleic safflower oil for frying
• Nonstick cooking spray