On Wednesday, July 16, 2014 12:57:29 PM UTC-4, sf wrote:
> If someone is allergic to chickpeas (and I'm not particularly fond of
> them either), what do you substitute? My inclination is to substitute
> with small white beans or cannellini. Will that work?
> http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-...ccoli-burgers/
>
> Burger
>
> 1/3 cup dry couscous
> 1 cup water
> 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
> 2 teaspoons olive oil
> 1/2 cup chopped scallions
> 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
> 2 teaspoons ground cumin
> 1 15 ounce can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
> 1 tablespoon sesame tahini
> 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
>

Well, the recipe obviously has a middle-eastern thrust, what with
the couscous, tahini, and cumin in with the chickpeas. Makes me think
of falafel.

Given that, I'd first try broad/fava beans as a substitute. Other
light-colored beans next, like you suggest. If all else fails, some
brown rice.

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Silvar Beitel