What is Chickpea Burger?
Chickpea burgers are what they sound like, a burger made with chickpeas instead of meat or other ingredients. They are the perfect solution for vegans, vegetarians, and others who want a great tasting hot sandwich. LET’S BE FRIENDS ON PINTEREST! WE’RE ALWAYS PINNING TASTY RECIPES These vegan burgers come together very quickly, which makes them a great weeknight dinner or a tasty treat that you can make even when you are really tired. We love to pair them with great sides, like fries, tater tots, or even salads and soups. When you make chickpea burgers, you will be happy to know that you are serving your family a lot of protein and fiber with each patty. They are also full of flavor that you can further tweak with sauces or dips, so you can really please everyone, even picky eaters!
Ingredients to make the best vegan burger
For the best vegan burger or spicy chickpea burger, you will want to use the following ingredients and then pair the burger with your favorite sides:
Chickpeas - We use canned, drained, and well-rinsed chickpeas for ease.Red onion - You could use a white or yellow onion if you prefer.Fresh cilantro - Cilantro adds a fresh flavor to the burgers.Hot sauce or sriracha saucePeanut butter - This helps the vegan burgers stick together, but you can omit if you are allergic.Spices - We use cumin powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.Quick oats - These help to hold the burgers together. We do not recommend using other oats because they do not absorb the extra liquid as much as the quick oats.Cooking spray - This is to help prevent sticking and when using the air fryer to help to crisp up the outside. You could also use oil in a spritzer bottle instead if you prefer.
To serve, you’ll want to have:
Brioche Buns or other bunsLettuce leaves - rinsed and patted dryThinly sliced tomatoRed, white, or yellow onion thinly slicedBurger sauces or dipsFries, tater tots, or other sides
How to make chickpea burger
When you want to make the best vegan burger, you will want to follow these easy steps and instructions:
First, add the chickpeas, onion, cilantro, dry spices, and rolled oats to a food processor and then pulse for 1 to 2 minutes or until all the mixture is evenly processed.
Once you have a mostly smooth batter, carefully remove the chopping blade.Next, shape the mixture into four patties that are about ¾ of inch thick.
When using an air fryer, first spray or brush the patties with oil. Next, cook at 375 F for about 4 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.If you are using a skillet, first heat the skillet over medium-high heat and then add 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the burger patties and then cook, turning once, until the patties are golden brown on both sides or about 6 minutes.
Once cooked, here is how you assemble the burgers:
First, place lettuce on the Brioche bun and then place the spicy chickpea burger on top of the lettuce.Next, spread the burger sauce over the patty and then place the sliced tomato, onion, and bun topper last.Enjoy this burger with a side of tater tots, fries, crispy avocado fries, homemade brioche burger buns, or your favorite sides!
Pro tips and tricks
When you make these spicy chickpea burgers, make sure to try these tips and tricks for even tastier results:
Try one of our different sauces, like our Chick Fil A Sauce, Spicy Mustard Aioli Sauce, Pretzel Cheese Sauce, or any of our other sauces and chutneys for a unique flavor!You can process the chickpeas and other ingredients a bit more for a smoother burger or leave the ingredients a bit chunkier. Either way makes for a great burger! Just make sure they are mixed enough to stick together and form patties.For added flavor, you could toast the bun with garlic butter or add additional veggies or toppings.
Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about vegan burgers that we thought we’d shed some light on.
Try these sauces with the vegan burger
If you love this sauce, try these other sauces and dips
Creamy Dill Pickle DipPeanut SauceAvocado CremaCheese SauceCopycat Chick Fil A SauceSriracha AioliPesto SauceCreamy tahini sauce
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Let us know what you think
If you make this delicious recipe, let us know how it went! When you make this, be sure to take a pic and tag us on Instagram @dbellyrulesdmind or Facebook @thebellyrulesthemind! I am a mother of 2 energetic boys, referred to as R2 (15-year-old) and R3 (10-year-old) on the blog. In case you are wondering who is R1, well that is my husband.
