How To Make Chickpea Burgers
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Servings
5 burgers
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Calories
207 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, American
How To Make Chickpea Burgers
Description
The recipe begins by draining and drying canned chickpeas, then pulsing sun-dried tomatoes, red onion, and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. Chickpeas are added and briefly processed to maintain some texture. Flour, spices, and herbs are incorporated, and the mixture is chilled for at least an hour to improve binding and flavor melding. Scooped portions are shaped into patties approximately half a cup in size.
Cooking options include pan-frying in a greased skillet, grilling on foil over medium-high heat, or baking in a greased oven at 400°F, flipping halfway through. Each method develops a golden-brown crust with a firm interior that holds together well. The use of smoked paprika and cumin gives a subtly smoky and earthy flavor profile, complemented by the sun-dried tomatoes' richness.
These chickpea burgers can be served as a vegetarian alternative on burger buns with typical accompaniments like lettuce, cheese, and sauces. They offer a nourishing, plant-based option with a balanced texture and spice.
Ingredients
- 2 oz cans chickpeas 425 g each
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes 60 g
- ½ medium red onion ½ cup diced
- 4 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup Italian parsley aka flat leaf parsley, thick stems removed
- ¼ cup flour can sub chickpea flour for gluten-free, 30 g
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prep: Drain the cans of chickpeas well, then pat them dry with paper towels.
- Blitz: Add sun dried tomatoes, onion, and garlic to a food processor and blitz until broken down. Add chickpeas and blitz again briefly. Add all remaining ingredients and pulse just until combined. Cover and chill in the fridge for at least an hour (up to 24 hours).
- Shape: Scoop ½ cup sized portions of the burger dough, then use your hands to form them into patties.
- To cook on the stove: Place patties on a greased saute pan over medium heat. Cook each side for 5 to 7 minutes, or until golden brown and firm all the way through.To cook on the grill: Set patties on a greased piece of aluminum foil over medium/high heat. Cook each side for about 7 minutes, or until golden brown and firm.To cook in the oven: Arrange patties on a greased baking sheet and bake at 400°F (204°C) for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping once during cooking.
- Serve on a burger bun with your favorite burger toppings, like cheese, lettuce, tomato, and red onion. (And don't forget the condiments. BBQ sauce, mustard, and vegan mayo are all great on these!)
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5burgers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 207 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1burger patty | |
| Calories | 207kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 8.3g | 17% |
| Fat | 2.3g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 703mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 290mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 27% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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