Buffalo Chickpea Veggie Burgers
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4.9
159 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 burgers
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Calories
340 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Buffalo Chickpea Veggie Burgers
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Buffalo Chickpea Veggie Burgers combine roughly chopped chickpeas and rolled oats with sautéed jalapeño, bell pepper, onion, and carrot, seasoned with hot sauce and spices, and bound with egg or flax egg. These patties are cooked to hold a firm but tender texture and topped with a spicy slaw and creamy avocado smash for a flavorful plant-based burger option.
Description
This recipe uses canned chickpeas and old-fashioned rolled oats processed briefly to retain texture without becoming a paste. Fresh jalapeño heat level can be adjusted by removing seeds, combined with bell pepper, onion, and carrot sautéed in avocado oil and seasoned with Frank's Red Hot sauce, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, and salt.
The cooked veggies are mixed into the chickpea-oat base with an egg or flax egg as a binder, then shaped into burger patties. The method aims for a texture that holds together well but remains slightly crisp on the outside when cooked. The burgers pair well with a cabbage and jalapeño slaw dressed lightly with vinaigrette, and a smashed avocado spread seasoned with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
These veggie burgers can be served on buns with preferred toppings such as leafy greens, cheese, or ranch dressing. The recipe includes freezer instructions and alternatives for preparation without a food processor, emphasizing texture retention.
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Ingredients
- 1.5 cup rolled oats not instant, old-fashioned
- 15 oz chickpeas canned, drained and rinsed
- 1 jalapeno pepper
- ⅓ cup bell pepper diced or minced
- ⅓ cup onion diced or minced
- ½ cup carrot chopped, shredded
- 1-2 TBSP green onion chopped
- ½ TBSP avocado oil or olive oil + extra to cook the burgers in
- ¼ cup hot sauce or equivalent, Frank’s Red Hot Sauce brand
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes crushed
- ¼ tsp oregano dried
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 egg or 1 flax egg: 1 TBSP ground flax + 3 TBSP water
FOR THE SLAW:
- 1 cup cabbage finely chopped or shredded
- ½ jalapeno pepper sliced thin, fresh
- avocado oil or olive oil, a drizzle of
- white wine vinegar a splash of
- salt a pinch
AVOCADO SMASH:
- 1 avocado ripe
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
TOPPINGS + EXTRAS (choose your favorites)
- burger buns
- leafy greens of your choice
- hot sauce for drizzling, Frank’s Red Hot Sauce brand
- ranch dressing
- cheddar cheese
- Plus add any veggies +/or toppings that float your boat - have fun with it!
Instructions
- Combine oats and chickpeas in a food processor and pulse a few times to roughly chop the chickpeas and oats. Mixture should look slightly chopped but not be paste-like or wet/mushy.
- Set aside and grab those veggies!
- Remove the stem from the jalapeño. For spicier burgers, leave the veins and seeds intact. For less heat, remove them entirely.
- If you haven't already, dice/mince your bell pepper, onion, and carrot, and green onion.
- Sauté onion, peppers, and carrot in your favorite healthy oil until tender.
- Season with Frank's Red Hot sauce (or buffalo sauce equivalent) then add garlic powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, and salt.
- Add the freshly sauteed veggies to your chickpea mixture, then add your egg or flax egg.
- Stir to fully incorporate and roll mixture into four balls.
- To shape your burgers, cup each ball in your hands and squeeze tightly, rotating as you gently, but firmly, press it into a disc using your thumb. I like mine on the thiner side so middles cook all the way through, but not so thin that they won't hold their shape.
- To help the burgers set, cover and refrigerate as you prep your buns or (lettuce wraps!) and toppings. This will give them a little while to set. You can even leave them overnight and cook them up the following day. I often make one after 15-30 minutes of chill time and cook up the rest the following day.
READY TO EAT?
- Pour a tablespoon or two of oil in a skillet and heat to medium-high, so the burgers sizzle when you add them to the pan!
- Cook for a few minutes on each side until you're left with a golden crust. and a warm center. Repeat for each burger, or cook two at once if you have a big enough pan! I'd skip crowding all four together just because they're a pain to flip when all up in eachother's business.
- A tip for perfectly shaped veggie burgers: While sizzling away in the skillet, I nudge the burgers with the backside of my spatula to gently help form the sides into a perfect disc. Works like a charm!
- Slather your buns with extra hot/buffalo sauce to taste, pile them high with lettuce, and top each burger with slaw, cheddar, and any and all of your favorite burger toppings. You can even lightly toast the buns on the pan after you cook your veggie burgers - it's a tad awesome! Enjoy!
Notes
- Burgers can be cooked, cooled, then frozen individually for later use.
- Reheat frozen burgers in the oven at 400°F for 18-20 minutes.
- If you do not have a food processor, roughly chop chickpeas and oats by hand to maintain texture.
- Adjust jalapeño seeds to control burger spiciness.
- Use the avocado smash and slaw toppings for added creaminess and crunch.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
340kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
640mg
(27%)
Potassium
531mg
(11%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
3275IU
(66%)
Vitamin C
23.6mg
(26%)
Calcium
82mg
(8%)
Iron
4.7mg
(26%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4burgers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 340 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 340kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 640mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 531mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 3275IU | 66% |
| Vitamin C | 23.6mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4.7mg | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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