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May 13, 2013 By Kaitlin 32 Comments

Mediterranean Chickpea Burger with Ranch Tzatziki

I am so happy that it is finally grilling weather again! There is nothing better than hanging out with friends and family in the back yard, grilling up some burgers, and playing games. Last night I was able to go to my first barbecue of the season and I couldn’t be happier about it. I look forward to many more this summer!

Mediterranean Chickpea Burgers with Ranch Tzatziki

I am an unapologetic lover of cheeseburgers. I never get sick of them. But eating a cheeseburger, oh, once a week all summer is not a good habit at all.  I’ve stayed away from veggie burgers for the most part because I was never a fan of the texture. But when MorningStar Farms contacted me about their new Veggie Mediterranean Chickpea Burger I was intrigued. There is a vegan pizza place in Philadelphia called Blackbird Pizzeria that has Chickpea Parm that I’m kind of obsessed with, so I was really looking forward to trying a chickpea burger too!

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The chickpea burgers also have spinach, Roma tomatoes, and Greek herbs and spices mixed in which deliver a ton of flavor without the fat and calories. These burgers are just 110 calories per burger and have 70% less fat than ground beef.

Mediterranean Chickpea Burgers with Ranch Tzatziki

Morningstar Farms is also giving away a prize pack valued at over $80 to one reader! I’ll have more details below!

 

To highlight the Mediterranean flavors in the burger, I decided to make a Tzatziki style topping and finish it off with some feta cheese. Tzatziki is normally made with a strained yogurt, cucumber, lemon, and mint. I decided to make a topping that is in the style of tzatziki but uses tomatoes and dill with a touch of a ranch dressing dry packet to really amp up the flavor.

 

Ingredients:

  • 4 Morningstar Farms Mediterranean Chickpea burgers
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 2/3 cup 0% fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 plum tomato, seeded and chopped
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon of Ranch dressing dry packet
  • 1/2 teaspoon dill, plus more for garnish
  • feta cheese, to taste

To make the “Tzatziki,” combine the Greek yogurt, half of the chopped plum tomato, the juice of 1 lemon, 1 teaspoon of a ranch dressing dry packet, and the dill in a bowl.

IMG_3668Ranch Tzatziki

Heat your grill to medium high and add the burgers. (The burgers can be added straight from the freezer, no need to thaw.)

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Flip after 3-4 minutes and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.

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Grill your hamburger buns, if desired. Add the chickpea burgers to the buns and top with the tzatziki. Garnish with the remaining tomatoes and sprinkle with feta.

Mediterranean Chickpea Burgers with Ranch Tzatziki

These burgers are seriously awesome. The texture of the chickpea burgers is so much more pleasing to me. The burgers themselves have enough flavor to be enjoyed on their own, but who doesn’t like a little flavor boost?

Mediterranean Chickpea Burgers with Ranch Tzatziki

 

Now for the giveaway. Morningstar Farms is going to hook up the winner with:

  • coupons to purchase MorningStar Farms Mediterranean Chickpea Veggie Burgers
  • one Greek-inspired grilling apron
  • one Mediterranean hummus cookbook
  • one Chickpea tote bag

 

To enter, just leave a comment below. Any comment. The contest ends at 11:59PM EST on Friday, May 17th. Be sure to include your email address when commenting so that I can contact you if you win! Good luck! This giveaway is now CLOSED. Congratulations to TyeAnn (Comment #15)! Enjoy your prize pack courtesy of MorningStar Farms!

 

Note: Official Rules can be viewed here. I received a $25 Visa gift card to purchase MorningStar Farms Mediterranean Veggie Burgers, a Greek-inspired grilling apron, a Mediterranean hummus cookbook, and a chickpea tote bag to do this post. The opinions above are mine.
Mediterranean Chickpea Burger with Ranch Tzatziki & Giveaway!
Recipe Type: Burger, Dinner, Vegetarian, Quick, Weeknight Meal, Grilling
Author: I Can Cook That
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 8 mins
Total time: 13 mins
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 4 Morningstar Farms Mediterranean Chickpea burgers
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 2/3 cup 0% fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 plum tomato, seeded and chopped
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon of Ranch dressing dry packet
  • 1/2 teaspoon dill, plus more for garnish
  • feta cheese, to taste
Instructions
  1. To make the “Tzatziki,” combine the Greek yogurt, half of the chopped plum tomato, the juice of 1 lemon, 1 teaspoon of a ranch dressing dry packet, and the dill in a bowl.
  2. Heat your grill to medium high and add the burgers. (The burgers can be added straight from the freezer, no need to thaw.)
  3. Flip after 3-4 minutes and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
  4. Grill your hamburger buns, if desired. Add the chickpea burgers to the buns and top with the tzatziki. Garnish with the remaining tomatoes and sprinkle with feta.
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Filed Under: Giveaway, Main Dish, Meatless, Quick, Review, Vegetarian, Weeknight Meal Tagged With: Burger, Chickpea, Dill, Feta, Giveaway, Lemon, Meatless, Mediterranean, MorningStar Farms, Quick, Ranch, Tomatoes, Tzatziki, Vegetarian, Veggie

Comments

  1. Crystal Derico says

    May 13, 2013 at 5:52 pm

    I love your website and your reviews. I really like that you review so many Cooking Light recipes. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kaitlin says

      May 13, 2013 at 6:00 pm

      Thanks so much for the kind words Crystal and good luck in the giveaway! I absolutely love Cooking Light; I’m actually in the back of this month’s magazine in the “Bloggers Spotlight!”

      Reply
      • Crystal Derico says

        May 14, 2013 at 2:16 pm

        I saw you! I cook almost exclusively from Cooking Light,I love it. When I see you prepare a CL recipe I dig out the issue and check it out. Your reviews push me to try things that I might have passed on.

        Reply
        • Kaitlin @ I Can Cook That says

          May 14, 2013 at 2:37 pm

          That makes me so happy!! One of the best parts of Cooking Light is that if you like the ingredients, their recipes never disappoint on flavor.
          Kaitlin @ I Can Cook That recently posted..Mediterranean Chickpea Burger with Ranch Tzatziki & Giveaway!My Profile

          Reply
  2. Casey says

    May 13, 2013 at 5:58 pm

    I adore chickpeas burgers and have been wanting to give these a try. Your topping selections seem right up my alley too.
    Casey recently posted..Fresh Tomato & Garlic Scape PizzaMy Profile

    Reply
    • Kaitlin says

      May 13, 2013 at 6:01 pm

      Casey, these burgers won’t disappoint! Good luck!!

      Reply
  3. All That's Left Are The Crumbs says

    May 14, 2013 at 1:01 am

    I can’t believe there was a time in my life where I did not want to eat chickpeas – what was I thinking? These burgers look amazing, and I love the toppings. I haven’t had a chance to try the Morningstar Farms Mediterranean Chickpea patties yet but with two vegetarians in the family I will definitely be on the lookout for them in my local grocery store.
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  4. Sarah says

    May 14, 2013 at 1:03 am

    These look tasty! I to am a fan of chickpeas. Sadly I don’t have a food processor so when I first saw your recipe I didn’t think I’d be able to make them well but since Morning Star did all the work it looks like we’ll be enjoying some mediterranean burgers this week! 🙂 Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Kaitlin @ I Can Cook That says

      May 14, 2013 at 1:23 pm

      Sarah,
      No food processor required thankfully! 🙂 I hope you like them, and good luck in the giveaway!
      Kaitlin @ I Can Cook That recently posted..Mediterranean Chickpea Burger with Ranch Tzatziki & Giveaway!My Profile

      Reply
  5. Emily says

    May 14, 2013 at 1:06 am

    How cute is this! Looks yuummy 🙂
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  6. Michele says

    May 14, 2013 at 2:21 am

    These look great! Thanks for a dinner idea

    Reply
    • Kaitlin @ I Can Cook That says

      May 14, 2013 at 1:24 pm

      Anytime Michele! Good luck!!
      Kaitlin @ I Can Cook That recently posted..Mediterranean Chickpea Burger with Ranch Tzatziki & Giveaway!My Profile

      Reply
  7. Leslie says

    May 14, 2013 at 7:02 am

    I have thought I should try these veggie burgers. Now might be a good time for that.

    Reply
    • Kaitlin @ I Can Cook That says

      May 14, 2013 at 1:24 pm

      Leslie, the other one that caught my eye was MorningStar Farms’ Mushroom Lovers Burger. It’s next on my list!
      Kaitlin @ I Can Cook That recently posted..Mediterranean Chickpea Burger with Ranch Tzatziki & Giveaway!My Profile

      Reply
  8. Michelle W. says

    May 14, 2013 at 12:06 pm

    This looks great! I’d love to try this recipe.

    Reply
  9. Angie says

    May 14, 2013 at 2:01 pm

    I <3 chickpeas!

    Reply
  10. Cindy Brickley says

    May 14, 2013 at 2:15 pm

    I love chickpeas and would love to try these. And thank you for the wonderful recipe and post.
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    Reply
    • Kaitlin @ I Can Cook That says

      May 14, 2013 at 2:38 pm

      You are very welcome! Good luck!
      Kaitlin @ I Can Cook That recently posted..Mediterranean Chickpea Burger with Ranch Tzatziki & Giveaway!My Profile

      Reply
  11. Elyssa says

    May 14, 2013 at 2:17 pm

    My 1 year old loves Morningstar veggie burgers! I can’t wait for him to try the Mediterranean chickpea!

    Reply
  12. maryelizabeth says

    May 14, 2013 at 2:31 pm

    Dear God! Yes!

    Reply
  13. Jennifer @1840 Farm says

    May 14, 2013 at 3:01 pm

    We love Morningstar products and have tried these chickpea burgers. They are delicious!
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  14. Kristie M. says

    May 14, 2013 at 3:37 pm

    Looks great. Thanks!

    Reply
  15. TyeAnn says

    May 14, 2013 at 6:07 pm

    We love chickpeas at my house. I am looking forward to trying these Mediterranean Chickpea burgers soon.

    Reply
  16. sandra ledoux says

    May 14, 2013 at 7:02 pm

    I love veggie burgers…..these look amazing!

    Reply
  17. Dan M says

    May 14, 2013 at 9:54 pm

    Woo timheinmusic.net!

    Reply
    • Kaitlin @ I Can Cook That says

      May 14, 2013 at 10:34 pm

      Nice plug, Dan!
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  18. Leslie Hudson says

    May 15, 2013 at 1:44 am

    This sounds awesome.

    Reply
  19. rachel says

    May 15, 2013 at 1:23 pm

    Hummus rocks!! 🙂

    Reply
  20. Laura C. says

    May 15, 2013 at 7:43 pm

    Love Mediterranean food so I’m excited to try these!

    Reply
  21. tara says

    May 15, 2013 at 10:12 pm

    Those sound delicious – I’d try them in pita or crumbled on a big Greek salad!

    Reply
  22. Hope @ With A Side Of Hope says

    May 16, 2013 at 11:50 am

    I’d love to try these burgers! They sound amazing! 🙂
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    Reply
  23. Susan C says

    May 16, 2013 at 8:40 pm

    I have been trying to ease meat out of my diet, and would love to try these!

    Reply

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