Chickpea Burger

These chickpea burgers are so incredibly tasty and simple to make. They highly exceeded my expectations! Chickpeas are by far my favorite bean, and you can tell by some of the recipes I have created featuring them: Biscuit Topped Chickpea Pot Pie, Chickpea Curry, Vegan Tuna Sandwich, Easy Vegan Meatballs and even Chickpea Blondies! I thought it was time for a plant based burger featuring chickpeas as well. I think you will LOVE these burgers! They are bursting with flavor and made easy in one bowl with very little prep time needed.

Ingredients you need

Chickpeas – I used canned (drained and rinsed), but you can use beans made from scratch. You will need 1 1/2 cups. Chopped red onion – Adds a lot of flavor. May omit if necessary. Garlic Ground cumin Salt Tahini – Or you can even just use peanut butter! This helps the burgers stay together since there is no flax egg or other egg substitute. Breadcrumbs – Check the ingredients to make sure they are vegan, and use gluten free if needed. You can even make your own breadcrumbs if needed. Rolled oats or quick oats also work quite well. Cilantro – If you aren’t a fan of cilantro, use parsley instead.

How to make them

It’s so easy, you won’t believe it! This is the kind of recipe I find myself making over and over again.

Now you can either pan fry or bake the burgers. I prefer pan frying here, but baking works as well. Pan fry in a little oil (or none if you have a quality non-stick pan) for 3-4 minutes, then flip and cook for 3-4 more minutes until golden brown. To bake: Place on a baking sheet that is greased with oil or lined with parchment paper and bake for 350 degrees F for 15 minutes. Flip and bake for 15 more minutes.

Serve immediately with toppings of choice.

Toppings for chickpea burger

Simple: I kept it simple this time with vegan mayo, arugula, sliced tomatoes and red onion. BBQ Burger: BBQ sauce, sautéed onions, lettuce and tomatoes. Mediterranean: Hummus, red onion, lettuce and tomatoes. Maybe even Tzatziki sauce. Mexican: Guacamole and pickled jalapeños. Ranch Burger: Vegan ranch, lettuce and tomatoes. Classic American: Vegan Cheese, ketchup, mustard, lettuce, tomatoes and pickles.