Chickpea Burgers

Name: Chickpea Burgers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped red onion; 1/4 cup fresh parsley; 4 garlic cloves (roughly chopped); 15- ounce canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed); 1/2 cup rolled oats (use gluten-free if gluten sensitive); 1/4 cup ground flaxseeds (or flax meal); 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp dried coriander; 1 Tbsp coconut aminos; 2 Tbsp tahini; 1 head of iceberg lettuce; 1/2 to 3/4 cup oil-free hummus; 1 tomato (sliced); 1/4 red onion (sliced)

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These tasty vegan chickpea burgers are fast and easy to make, and they don't fall apart. Enjoy with a side of our Gluten Free Tabouli.

The completed chickpea burger with lettuce bun topped with sliced tomato, onion and hummus sauce. — the iceberg lettuce and sliced onion give this burger a nice crunch

They're gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free, oil-free, Daniel Fast approved and great for meal prep.

What these vegan chickpea burgers are made of

Chickpeas (no salt added, low sodium)
Red onion
Garlic
Oregano
Ground coriander
Fresh parsley
Rolled oats (use gluten-free, if gluten sensitive)
Ground flaxseeds (or flax meal)
Tahini
Coconut aminos
Oil-free hummus
Tomato
Iceberg lettuce

The key ingredients for chickpea burgers: chickpeas, rolled oats, ground flaxseed, parsley, onion, garlic, coconut aminos, tahini, and spices. — chickpea burger patties are made of chickpeas, rolled oats, ground flaxseed, parsley, onion, garlic, coconut aminos, tahini, and spices

These yummy veggie burgers are encased in an iceberg lettuce "bun." The oil-free hummus serves as the sauce. What's a burger without sliced tomato and sliced onion, right?

A head of iceberg lettuce, sliced tomato, sliced red onion and bowl of hummus. — iceberg lettuce, oil-free hummus, sliced tomato, and onion

How to make these vegan burgers

Preheat the oven to 400 F (205 C).

Place onion, garlic, and parsley into a food processor and process. Then add the remaining chickpea burger patty ingredients: chickpeas, rolled oats, oregano, ground coriander, ground flaxseed, coconut aminos, and tahini. Process until the mixture is combined and in a dough-like consistency.

Remove the mixture from the food processor and divide it into 4 equal parts. Use your hands to form burger patties.

Place chickpea burger patties onto a parchment- or silicone mat-lined baking sheet. Bake chickpea burger patties at 400 F (205 C) for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Use a spatula to carefully flip burgers mid-way through so they brown evenly on both sides. [Note: If using an air fryer, cook at 400 F (205 C) for 15 minutes; flip burgers halfway through.]

When chickpea patties are done cooking, remove them from the oven or air fryer and set them aside.

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Slice iceberg lettuce into "buns." Carefully hollow out the lettuce bun by taking out part of the inside, so the patty fits snuggly into the bun. This makes it easier to handle and catches the saucy goodness from the hummus and tomato. Just eat the part of the lettuce you took out. 😉

Place one chickpea burger patty onto the iceberg lettuce and top with a generous dollop of oil-free hummus, sliced tomato, and sliced onion. Enjoy!

Step-by-step instructions on how to prepare

Chopped onion, garlic and parsley in a food processor before processing. — 1. place onion, garlic, and parsley

The onion, garlic and parsley being processed in a food processor. — 2. process into a finely minced consistency

Chickpeas being added to food processor. — 3. add chickpeas to the food processor

Rolled oats being added to food processor. — 4. add rolled oats to the food processor

The dried oregano and ground coriander being added to food processor with chickpeas and rolled oats. — 5. add ground coriander and oregano

The ground flaxseed being added to food processor. — 6. add ground flaxseed

Coconut aminos being added to the food processor. — 7. add coconut aminos

Tahini being added to the food processor. — 8. add tahini

Chickpea burger patty mixture being processed in the food processor. — 9. process; if necessary, stop to scrape down the sides and continue processing

The chickpea patty mixture in the food processor with a dough-like consistency. — 10. the mixture should be in a dough-like consistency

Chickpea patty mixture being divided into four parts. — 11. divide burger mixture into four

A chickpea patty burger being formed by a woman's hand. — 12. use your hands to form burger patties

Four chickpea patty burgers on a silicone-lined mat in a baking sheet. — 13. place burger patties onto a parchment- or silicone-mat lined baking sheet and bake at 400 F (205 C) for 20 minutes or until golden brown; flip burgers halfway through

A head of iceberg lettuce being cut with a knife into a lettuce bun. — 14. slice iceberg lettuce buns; alternatively, pull off lettuce leaves

Iceberg lettuce bun being hollowed out. — 15. hollow out the lettuce, so the burger can rest inside and catch all the yummy hummus sauce when you bite into it; just eat the part you take out 🙂

These golden chickpea burger patties are a close cousin to the oil-free falafel.

Side view close up of four chickpea burger patties stacked on top of each other on a white plate with sprig of fresh parsley on the side.

Leftovers? These chickpea burger patties store well in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to four days. They store great in the freezer for up to four months, making them excellent for meal prep.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you bind bean burgers?

This recipe uses ground flaxseeds, rolled oats, and tahini to bind these burgers and keep them from falling apart.

Are chickpea burgers good for you?

The healthfulness of chickpea burgers depends on the ingredients used to make them. Some store-bought chickpea burgers have oil and excessive sodium and may not be as healthy as homemade ones where you can control the ingredients. This recipe uses whole plant food ingredients and no oil. These chickpea burgers are high in protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Plus, you save as much as 200 calories with this lettuce bun.

Can I use dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans) in this recipe?

Yes, but you'll need to cook them first. Check out this article on how to cook dried beans to learn about the different methods for cooking dried beans from scratch. One 15-ounce can of chickpeas is about 1-½ cups of cooked chickpeas. That is the amount (1-½ cups) of cooked chickpeas you'll need for four burger patties.

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