Spicy Vegan Burgers + Tex Mex burger sauce

We survived day 1 of the Vegan Challenge! Last night, we had my siblings over for a sleepover and I made vegan burgers with fries. Everybody loved them, although he did drown his in Ketchup. They were so flavourful and filling, I can't wait to make them again

Burgers (makes 8)

1 can of chickpeas

1 can of white kidney beans

1 medium onion (diced) 

1/2 cup of canned corn

2 tsp paprika 

2 tbsp pickled jalopenos ( chopped) 

1 tsp chili flakes

1/4 cup of flour 

salt and pepper 

1. Mash the chickpeas and white kidney beans in a large bowl with hands - its ok if some are left whole, they'll add texture. 

2. Mix in every other ingredient and blend with hands until it forms a dough, form 8 patties with hands

3. Fry over medium-high heat in some olive oil . Flip once golden brown (they actually really hold their shape!) 

Tex-Mex Burger Sauce 

1 cup sunflower seeds ( peeled)

2 tsp paprika

2 tbsp pickled jalopenos 

4 tbsp pickled jalopeno marinade

2 tbsp soy sauce

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup cold water 

1. Boil the sunflower seeds in water for 15 minutes, drain

2. Blend all ingredients in a food processor, add water gradually to reach desired consistency. 

We served our burgers with guacamole, tomatoes and mixed greens. Bon Appetit