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    Home ▸ Vegan Burgers, Wraps and Sandwiches

    Vegan Chickpea Burgers

    Last modified: October 5, 2022. Originally posted: June 13, 2020 By Sophia DeSantis

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    A good burger doesn't have to be fancy. I took simple whole food ingredients to create this amazing vegan chickpea burger that can be paired with anything!

    Chickpea burger on a bun with lettuce tomato and sauce dripping
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    I love making burgers. Store bought versions have never wowed me. So I tend to create my own, and mixing it up with flavors and toppings is my idea of fun. This new chickpea version is simple and so good!

    Burger Basics

    Making a homemade veggie burger is not as hard as you may think. The key is knowing the combination of ingredients to get them to stick. You need moisture but you also need those that suck up the extra wetness for that perfect texture.

    Ingredients

    The base of these chickpea burgers have the perfect combo of wet to dry. They also have plenty of flavor so that they can stand alone:

    • Chickpeas
    • Oats
    • Onion
    • Parsley
    • Garlic
    • Sauce
    • Lemon
    • Smoked paprika
    • Salt
    • Pepper

    How to Make Chickpea Burgers

    Once you gather all you need, the rest is super easy! Here are the few steps it takes for dinner to be ready:

    1. Pulse everything in a food processor until crumbly. Top view of a food processor with veggie burger mixture
    2. Shape into patties cook. Open face chickpea burger on a bun next to lettuce, tomato and sauce
    3. Serve! Half of a chickpea burger with lettuce, tomato and dripping sauce

    Mix in ideas

    While I love these simple as is, you can definitely switch it up to change the flavor. If adding solid ingredients, just make sure not to add too much as it will affect the ability of it to stick together.

    • Sub the parsley for any other herb like cilantro, basil, or even oregano for a greek twist.
    • Use lime instead of lemon.
    • Switch up the seasoning to match what flavor theme you want. Cumin and chili powder would be great for a Mexican twist.
    • Add in some finely chopped veggies. I wouldn't add more than ¼ - ½ a cup.

    How to serve

    I love these the traditional way with buns and toppings, but you can also serve them in other ways:

    • Lettuce wraps
    • Pita bread
    • Sandwich bread
    • Open faced
    • Slider sized
    • Nugget sized as dippers
    • Over a salad

    Servings sauces

    This burger requires some sort of sauce for the recipe itself, but the trick is to also use that same sauce for serving! Here are some of our favorites:

    • Vegan Sour Cream
    • Spicy Cilantro Cream Sauce
    • Tangy Dill Sauce
    • Vegan Tahini Sauce
    • Homemade Buffalo Sauce
    • Vegan Ranch Dressing
    • Vegan Remoulade
    • Salsa Crema

    Tips and Tricks

    Here are some of my biggest tips to make sure your burgers come out perfect:

    1. Make sure to drain the chickpeas well before adding to the food processor. Extra water will make the burger mixture too wet.
    2. When blending the filling, you want a medium sized crumble. If they are too large, the mix won't stick. If they are too small, you'll get hummus.
    3. Check to see if the mixture sticks together before you stop blending. If it doesn't, it needs to be blended more.
    4. If cooking on the stove top, when ready to flip, if they don't come off easily, they need more time.
    5. If baking, they are best baked on parchment so they get a nice crisp on both side.
    6. If grilling, each grill varies so start checking after a few minutes, if they don't come off easily, they aren't ready.
    7. You don't want to cook on too high of a heat because the outside will be burned and the inside still raw. Stick to medium or medium low.

    Prepping

    These can easily be made ahead of time and cooked when ready. Simply make the mixture, then store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to cook. You can store shaped or shape before you cook them.

    These can also be frozen. Freeze them shaped. Once you have shaped the mixture, wrap in plastic or parchment then wrap in foil and store in an airtight container or freezer bag.

    Common Questions

    Are fresh or canned chickpeas better?

    I use canned chickpeas for this recipe because it was fast and easy. But you could cook dried chickpeas as well. Dried tend to be less soft so you may have to mix longer.

    Can you keep veggie burgers in the fridge?

    Yes! If you make too much mixture, or want to make the mixture ahead of time, simple store in an airtight container. You want to cook them within 3-4 days for best results. Keep in mind that the mixture does dry out the longer it stays in the fridge so you may need to add a touch of moisture if it seems dry.

    Are Chickpea Burgers good?

    Yes! They key is having the right amount of seasoning so that it comes through in the patty.

    How do you get vegan burgers to stick together?

    They key is in the combination of ingredients and that perfect moisture balance. You also need to blend the ingredients to the right texture so that the pieces aren't too big.

    How long do frozen veggie burgers take to cook?

    If you are using frozen homemade burgers, it's best to let them come to room temperature before cooking so that you can shape them back together if need be. If you prefer to cook from frozen, you may need to double the cooking time.

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    Vegan Chickpea Burgers

    Sophia DeSantis
    A good burger doesn't have to be fancy. I took simple whole food ingredients to create this amazing vegan chickpea burger that can be paired with anything!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 118 kcal

    Equipment

    • Food processor

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas , drained and rinsed (about one 15 ounce can)
    • ½ cup rolled oats , gluten-free if needed
    • ½ cup chopped red or yellow onion
    • ¼ cup chopped parsley
    • 2 garlic cloves , chopped
    • 1-2 tablespoons mayo/sour cream/yogurt/sauce of choice , see note
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ½ -1 teaspoon sea salt , depends on the sauce and how salty it is
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

    Serving suggestions:

    • Buns of choice , or lettuce leaves for low carb version
    • Extra sauce that you used above
    • Ketchup
    • Mustard
    • Grilled onions
    • Raw onion slices
    • Lettuce
    • Tomato
    • Pickles

    Instructions
     

    • Add everything to a food processor and pulse until the mixture is in small crumbles and sticks together well.
    • Form into 4 patties.
    • Cook on a preheated griddle or pan for 5-6 minutes on each side or until brown.
    • You can also bake them on a parchment lined baking sheet at 350 F/ 175 C for about 15 minutes on each side.
    • Allow to cool a bit before eating. This will help keep the burgers together without falling apart.
    • Serve with toppings of choice!

    Notes

    • For the sauce, I used a sauce from my site that I also topped the burger with. It can be anything. The amount will depend on how thin or thick the sauce is. Start with 1 tablespoon and if you need more moisture or if your burger mixture is not sticking together well, then add 1 more tablespoon.
    • Nutrition facts are for one burger and the main burger only

    Recipe by Veggies Don’t Bite, visit our site for more great plant-based recipes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 118kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 442mgPotassium: 196mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 562IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

    Nutrition and metric information should be considered an estimate.

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    1. Diana

      July 26, 2020 at 10:14 am

      What a great recipe! So simple with no weird ingredients, I love that. They look pretty and taste delicious! Keep these awesome recipes coming!

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      • veggiesdontbite

        July 27, 2020 at 1:47 pm

        I'm so happy you liked them Diana! Thanks for the great review!

        Reply
    2. Julie Revelant

      July 16, 2020 at 8:54 am

      Sophia,
      I had been looking for more plant-based options for my family so I was so glad to find these. They took 5 minutes to pull together and everyone loved them, including my meat-and-potatoes loving husband. This is a must-try recipe for anyone looking to add more whole-foods, plant-based options into their regular meal rotation and get dinner on the table in minutes flat!

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      • veggiesdontbite

        July 16, 2020 at 11:02 am

        Thank you so much Julie! So happy you all liked them!

        Reply
    3. Judi

      June 28, 2020 at 3:04 pm

      Looks great and my question is there something I could sub for the oats to make starch free? Thanks 🙂

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      • veggiesdontbite

        July 01, 2020 at 11:24 am

        Hi Judi! The oats give this structure and texture. So there isn't anything you can sub with one for one without redoing the recipe itself. You can try adding almond flour but the texture will not be the same. Let me know if you try it!

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    4. Andrea Wiener

      June 27, 2020 at 1:36 pm

      Just printed this recipe - it uses stuff i have in my pantry!

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      • veggiesdontbite

        July 01, 2020 at 11:22 am

        Awesome Andrea! Let me know what you think!

        Reply
    5. Alya

      June 20, 2020 at 8:38 am

      Made them they tasted really good, very filling. I subbed tahini for mayo and the recipe still worked.

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      • veggiesdontbite

        June 22, 2020 at 8:37 am

        Awesome! I'm so happy you liked them. Thank you for the great review!

        Reply
    6. Cari

      June 18, 2020 at 4:35 am

      Do you think this recipe could be doubled?

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      • veggiesdontbite

        June 18, 2020 at 9:19 pm

        Hi Cari! Yes! I would probably pulse it in the food processor in two batches though so it doesn't get too crowded.

        Reply
        • Cari

          June 19, 2020 at 4:36 am

          Thank you!

    7. Betty

      June 14, 2020 at 8:54 am

      Do you think these would hold up well as mini meatballs to add to a pasta dish?

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      • veggiesdontbite

        June 15, 2020 at 9:35 pm

        Hi Betty! You can definitely do that! But serve them on the pasta, then top with sauce. I also have a great meatball recipe here: https://www.veggiesdontbite.com/kale-lentil-balls/

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