Chickpea Broccoli Burgers

Packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with flavor, these Chickpea Broccoli Burgers are a plant-based delight that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Made with protein-rich chickpeas, nutrient-packed broccoli, and hearty rolled oats, these vegan burgers are seasoned with aromatic cumin and smoky paprika for a savory twist. The addition of a flaxseed "egg" not only keeps the patties moist but also ensures they hold their shape beautifully. Baked to golden perfection in just 15 minutes, these veggie burgers are easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite toppings like creamy avocado, crisp lettuce, or juicy tomato. Whether served on toasted burger buns or over a fresh salad, these burgers are a healthy, satisfying option for vegans and burger lovers alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Broccoli florets
• 1 can (15 oz) Canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup Rolled oats
• 2 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Flaxseed meal
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 4 Burger buns
• 0 Optional toppings (lettuce, tomato, avocado, etc.)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

Step 2

Steam the broccoli florets for 3-4 minutes until tender but still bright green. Allow to cool slightly.

Step 3

In a small bowl, combine the flaxseed meal and water. Stir well and let it sit for 5 minutes to form a flax egg.

Step 4

In a food processor, add the steamed broccoli, chickpeas, oats, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, olive oil, flax egg, and parsley.

Step 5

Pulse the mixture until well combined but still slightly chunky for texture. Scrape down the sides as needed.

Step 6

Using your hands, shape the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 7

Bake the patties in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Then, carefully flip them and bake for an additional 5 minutes until golden and firm.

Step 8

Toast the burger buns if desired and assemble the burgers with your favorite toppings like lettuce, tomato, avocado, or condiments.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Chickpea Broccoli Burgers!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(966.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1627.9

Total Fat 50.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3245.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 235.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 43.2g	0%
Total Sugars 25.3g
Protein 61.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 501.0mg	0%
Iron 21.6mg	0%
Potassium 1633.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.5%

Protein: 15.1%

Carbs: 57.4%