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Fruity Falafel Burgers

(Soy and gluten free)

Makes 4 patties

• 3/4 cup gluten free breadcrumbs
• 1 can chickpeas drained
• 1 medium red onion
• 1/4 cup raisins*
• 1 tbsp mango puree or 1-2 slices of fresh mango
• 1/4 cup fresh coriander/cilantro
• a few springs of fresh parsley
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 heaping teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 tbsp lemon or lime juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tsp coconut or olive oil
• 3/4 tsp baking soda
• sea salt and pepper to taste

* I used large lexia raisins but sultanas would work equally well in this.

1. Whizz some gluten free crackers in your blender to make breadcrumbs.
    I used this TruFree brand but any crackers or even pretzels would do the trick. You could also use stale GF bread, if you have that on hand.
   
2. Add the onion, chickpeas, mango, fresh herbs, spices, baking soda, lemon zest and oil to a food processor and pulse to combine. If you like a chunkier texture, be careful not to over process or process the individual components separately then combine in a mixing bowl. 
3. Add half the breadcrumbs and the lemon juice and mix. Depending on the consistency you get you may want to add more breadcrumbs or leave as is. Mine was a little too wet because I accidentally added in some of the chickpea liquid so I added in a little more breadcrumbs to firm the mixture up a bit. 
4. Taste test and adjust seasonings if you so wish – I added a little more cumin and chilli powder. 
5. Shape into patties and bake on a greased tray at around 250 C for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy, flipping once in between.