Veggie Burgers with Pickled Cucumber and Onion Recipe from Jessica Seinfeld - Jessica Seinfeld

Ingredients

• For the pickled cucumber and onion:
• 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ of a red onion, very thinly sliced into rings
• 3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• For the burgers:
• 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup cooked (and cooled) quinoa
• 2 cups torn kale leaves
• 1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium)
• 3 tablespoons sunflower seeds
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 4 whole-grain buns (optional)
• 8 butter lettuce leaves