BBQ Chickpea Burgers
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

For the Patties:

• 1/2 cup oats, gluten-free if desired
• 1 large carrot, chopped
• 1 tablespoon flax seed
• 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 1/2 cup chickpeas, cooked or from can
• 1/4 cup oat flour
• 1 garlic clove
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
• 1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon coconut aminos (optional)
• 1 tablespoon ground chili powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste

For the BBQ Sauce:

• 1 12-ounce can of tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup canned chipotle pepper
• 1 13-ounce can tomato paste
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
• 1 tablespoon bourbon
• 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
• 1/2 tablespoon paprika
• 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

To Assemble:

• Burger buns of your choice
• Avocado (optional)
• Lettuce (optional)
• Tomato (optional)