Chickpea Burger

Upgrade your burger game with these irresistible Chickpea Burgers—packed with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients, they’re a delicious vegetarian twist on a classic! Made with protein-rich canned chickpeas, fresh parsley, and aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and smoked paprika, these patties are a perfect blend of hearty and flavorful. The recipe comes together in just 25 minutes and yields four golden-brown patties that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Topped with crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and refreshing cucumber slices, all nestled between lightly toasted hamburger buns, these burgers are ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a backyard cookout. Whether you're a vegetarian or simply looking to add more plant-based meals to your lineup, this Chickpea Burger will leave you satisfied and craving the next bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 15 oz canned chickpeas
• 1 cup breadcrumb
• 0.5 cup red onion
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large egg
• 4 hamburger buns
• 4 lettuce leaves
• 0.5 cup sliced tomatoes
• 0.5 cup sliced cucumber

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas well. Pat them dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.

Step 2

In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, breadcrumbs, finely chopped red onion, parsley, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Pulse until the mixture is well combined but not completely pureed.

Step 3

Add the lemon juice, olive oil, and egg to the chickpea mixture in the food processor. Pulse again until everything is just incorporated. The mixture should hold together when pressed but still have some chunks.

Step 4

Transfer the mixture to a bowl and divide it into four equal portions. Shape each portion into a patty approximately 1 inch thick.

Step 5

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a little olive oil. Cook the patties for 3-4 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and heated through.

Step 6

While the patties are cooking, toast the hamburger buns until golden brown.

Step 7

Assemble the burgers: Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun. Add the chickpea patty, then top with sliced tomatoes and cucumbers. Cover with the top half of the bun.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1115.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1570.8

Total Fat 62.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 186mg	0%
Sodium 4519.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 207.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 81.3g	0%
Total Sugars 25.9g
Protein 99.2g	0%

Vitamin D 41IU	0%
Calcium 526.4mg	0%
Iron 19.4mg	0%
Potassium 1479.9mg	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: 31.4%

Protein: 22.2%

Carbs: 46.4%