Chickpea Burger Vegan Recipe

Move over, beef burger! There's a new vegan burger in town, and it's made with chickpeas. If you're looking for a delicious and satisfying alternative to the traditional burger, look no further than this recipe. This chickpea burger vegan recipe is easy to make, healthy, and filling - plus, they're perfect for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or simply looking for a quick and easy dinner option, these burgers will surely hit the spot. So give them a try today!

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During summertime and grilling season, sometimes it can be hard to find grill-friendly vegan recipes other than grilled veggies or impossible burgers!

Homemade veggie burgers can be made with different grains like black beans and beets, but we love chickpea burgers above all. Best of all, chickpeas are a great source of plant-based protein.

Making chickpea patties vegan and simply adding popular comfort food seasonings is the key to making a great vegan burger. They make a great main dish and go perfectly with a nice fresh salad.

These vegan chickpea burgers were inspired by our crispy falafels recipe on this site and pair well with this fresh tabbouleh salad.

Ingredients

• cooked or canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
• ground cumin
• green onions
• fresh garlic
• BBQ sauce
• rolled oats
• celery
• coriander
• smoked paprika
• salt

See the recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Making these vegan chickpea patties is a breeze. Start by draining the chickpea liquid from the can.

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Hint: leave a useful hint here, like let the grill run for 4-5 minutes to burn off any remnants, then clean it. I like to use this bristle-free barbecue brush (affiliate link) for cleaning the grill.

Cooking methods

• Air-fryer - cook the chickpea patties for 7 minutes on each side at 400 º F (200 ºC)
• Pan-frying - preheat the frying pan or skillet with a tiny bit of olive oil, and grill each veggie on medium heat for 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
• Grill - the best option to make chickpea burgers tasty. Grill them in a preheated grill to 450 ºF. (230 ºC). Spray olive oil on each side before putting them on the grill, and cook each side for 5 minutes. If you do not have a grill with temperature control, simply set the grill on, and as soon as the temperature is moderately high, put the lightly oiled vegan chickpea burgers on the rack, turning them halfway after 5 minutes.
• Oven-baked - similar to the grill, preheat the oven to 450 ºF. (230 ºC). Spray a rimmed baking dish with oil, or keep it oil-free by putting them on a parchment-lined baking sheet with parchment paper. Turn them halfway after 5 minutes.

Put the vegan cheddar cheese slice on top

Add-ins and favorite toppings

Pick your favorite toppings and assemble your veggie burger.

• Organic Vegan mayo - like Vegenaise Follow your heart
• Yellow Mustard - like Heinz
• Organic ketchup - Portland's ketchup is great!
• Vegan BBQ sauce - we like Sweet Baby Ray's
• Organic sliced pickles - Woodstocks' pickles are great
• Vegan cheddar cheese - we like Trader Joe's
• Avocado slices
• Sprouts
• Lettuce
• Red onion rings
• Sliced tomato

Substitutions

• Green onion - You can use white onion, yellow onion, or red onion instead of green onions.
• Bun - use gluten-free buns instead of whole wheat bread buns to make this gluten-free.
• BBQ sauce - we love to add Sweet Baby Ray's to our veggie burger recipes because it adds that smoky flavor that only a grill can add and makes them incredibly tasty... and it is vegan and gluten-free!; Instead, you can use buffalo sauce or even liquid smoke. You can also skip it and add it directly to your veggie burger.
• Rolled oats - can be replaced with oats, such as quick oats, steel-cut oats, all-purpose flour, almond flour, or chickpea flour.
• Gluten-free - this is already a gluten-free version. Just remember to use gluten-free oats and mind the choice of buns.

Variations

This chickpea burger recipe is very versatile, so you can easily adjust it to your liking; some suggestions follow:

• Herby - add chopped fresh cilantro or fresh parsley into the vegan burgers mix.
• Deluxe - add guacamole, red peppers hummus, our green creamy vegan sauce for everything, or caramelized onions.
• Spicy - add ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper into the patties' mix.
• Kid-friendly - add crushed potato chips.

Equipment

You could use a food processor to make these delicious vegan chickpea patties, but I find the mix loses its texture. We prefer simply using a potato masher or even a fork, leaving some texture in our veggie burgers.

Storage

This veggie burger recipe works wonders for meal prep; we always purposefully make twice the quantity to freeze the uncooked patties in a freezer bag or an air-tight container and have an easy weeknight meal. Store for up to 2 months.

If you have leftover cooked patties, store them in the fridge and then have them pan-fried, adding a half tablespoon of water to rehydrate them.

If you try our vegan chickpea burgers recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don't forget to tag a photo #ourplantbasedworld on Instagram. Cheers!

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Food safety

We sometimes take for granted that we have years (or decades) of cooking experience that the average visitor may not. Add to or remove the list below with health and safety tips.

• Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
• Do not use the same utensils on cooked food that previously touched raw meat.
• Wash hands after touching raw meat
• Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
• Never leave cooking food unattended
• Use oils with a high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
• Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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