Spicy Cajun Chickpea Veggie Burgers with Jalapeño Aioli

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup

Walnuts

1/4 cup

Thick Rolled Oats

1 1/2 tbsp

Tomato Paste

1 tbsp

Tahini

2 tbsp

Cajun Spice Blend (**see note)

1/4 tsp

Fine Sea Salt

3/4 tsp

Worcestershire Sauce (optional but recommended (vegan and gluten free brand))

1/4 tsp

Liquid Smoke

1 1/2 cups

Chickpeas (drained and divided (one can))

1/2 cup

Cooked Short Grain Brown Rice (divided (be sure to use short grain, it makes a difference - and not instant))

2 tsp

Coconut Oil (+ more for frying or baking the patties)

2 cups

Mushrooms (diced (I use crimini))

1 cup

Purple or Red Onion (diced (about 1/2 a large onion))

1 cup

Green Bell Pepper (diced (about 1 medium bell))

1 tbsp

Minced Garlic

Fresh Jalapeño (*see note)

1/2 cup

High Quality Mayo (I use just Mayo)

Lemon (juiced)

1/2 tbsp

Minced Garlic

1/4 tsp

Fine Sea Salt