Vegan Chickpea Burgers
This is a variation of our bean burgers base recipe. Plant-forward diets should not be restrictive or boring, which is why we created this delicious bean burger recipe! These vegan chickpea burgers provide plenty of flavor, moisture, and quality protein to satisfy your plant-based burger cravings!
Servings: 6 burgers
Calories: 340kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons ground flaxseed meal
- ¼ cup + 2 Tablespoons water
- ½ Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or cooking spray
- 2, 15-ounce cans low-sodium chickpeas, drained (~3 cups)
- ½ cup Panko bread crumbs
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- ¼ cup diced fresh tomato
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons finely diced onion or shallot
- 2 small garlic cloves, minced (~1 teaspoon)
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Dash pepper
- 6 whole grain hamburger buns, lightly toasted
Instructions
- Make flax eggs: In a small bowl, stir to combine flaxseed meal and water. Let sit for 10 minutes or until thickened.
- Preheat oven to 425ºF. Lightly brush a baking sheet with oil or use pan spray.
- Place chickpeas in a large mixing bowl and mash until almost smooth or leave slightly chunky. Add flax eggs, bread crumbs, basil, tomato, extra virgin olive oil, onion, garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until combined.
- Create 6 patties with your hands or with the help of a portion scoop and place on the pan, spaced at least 1” apart.
- Cook 8-10 minutes or until cooked through and slightly brown on the edges. Serve on toasted buns with toppings to YOUR taste. Enjoy!
Notes
You can cook chickpea burgers on the stovetop instead of the oven, but they don’t stay together quite as well. Heat a skillet over medium. Add oil to the pan. Once the oil is shimmering, add the patties. Cook 3-4 minutes per side.
Toppings to YOUR taste
- Sliced tomato
- Lettuce or leafy greens
- Sliced or shredded cheese
- Pickled vegetables
- Sliced or smashed avocado
- Mustard
- Ketchup
- Mayonnaise or aioli
- Vegan tahini dressing
Nutrition
Serving: 1burger | Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 858mg | Potassium: 347mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 4mg