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Chipotle BBQ Chickpea Sliders with Secret Sauce

These scrumptious tender, but crispy burgers have just the right amount of spice and the secret to these bad boys is that they are vegan!

Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword vegan chickpea sliders
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 6
Author Joseph Sciascia "Recipe For A Party"

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
  • 2 15 oz cans of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 3 tbsp BBQ sauce
  • 1/4 cup vegan mayo
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp course black pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp chipotle chilies in adobo, minced...more if you like it hot
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil for frying

Secret Sauce

  • 2 tbsp BBQ sauce
  • 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp white vinegar or rice vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup vegan mayo

Instructions



  1. In a small frying pan over medium high heat the olive oil and add the onion, shredded carrots, garlic and sun dried tomatoes and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring once or twice, turn off
    heat and let cool.









  2. In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, add the chickpeas, BBQ sauce, vegan mayo, cilantro, cumin, salt, pepper, paprika, chipotle chilies, baking powder, flower and the sautéed
    carrot mixture.  Pulse mix until all blended into a thick paste…it will be sticky.









  3. Since mixture will be sticky, with wet hands, form the mixture into 10 equal sized small patties and place them on a parchment lined sheet pan, cover with damp paper towel and let
    rest in the refrigerator for an hour.









  4. While chickpea sliders are chilling in the fridge combine all the secret sauce ingredients in a small bowl, cover and place in the fridge until you assemble the sliders.









  5. Heat oil in pan on stove on medium high heat and cook the patties for 4 to 5 minutes per side until brown and crispy









  6. Serve on small dinner rolls with the secret sauce and other toppings of your choice. Makes 10 sliders