Chickpea Walnut Burgers

Savor the perfect fusion of hearty flavors and wholesome ingredients with these Chickpea Walnut Burgers—an irresistible plant-based alternative packed with nutrition and taste. Featuring protein-rich chickpeas and nutty walnuts, these vegan burger patties are enhanced with rolled oats for structure and a hint of smokiness from cumin and smoked paprika. Fresh parsley, zesty lemon juice, and a touch of soy sauce bring vibrant layers of flavor, while the red onion and garlic add aromatic depth. Quick and easy to make, these burgers are ready in just 25 minutes and can be pan-seared to golden perfection. Serve them on a toasted bun, wrapped in crispy lettuce, or topped with avocado, tomato, and your favorite condiments for a customizable meal that’s sure to impress. Perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend barbecues, these Chickpea Walnut Burgers are a satisfying and nutrient-dense choice for vegans and meat-lovers alike.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Chickpeas (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
• 0.75 cups Walnuts
• 0.5 cups Rolled oats
• 0.5 cups Red onion (finely chopped)
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoons Smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce or tamari
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.25 cups Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a food processor, pulse the walnuts and oats until they form a coarse meal. Be careful not to over-process; you want a texture that provides some bite.

Step 2

Add the chickpeas, red onion, garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, soy sauce, olive oil, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the food processor.

Step 3

Pulse the mixture several times until it is well combined but still slightly chunky. The mixture should hold together when pressed.

Step 4

Shape the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties, about 3/4-inch thick.

Step 5

Heat a large non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Lightly oil the surface with a small amount of olive oil or cooking spray.

Step 6

Place the patties in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and heated through.

Step 7

Serve the Chickpea Walnut Burgers on buns or lettuce wraps with your favorite toppings such as avocado, tomato slices, lettuce, vegan mayo, or mustard.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(686.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1635.9

Total Fat 99.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 45.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3714.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 147.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.0g	0%
Total Sugars 22.9g
Protein 57.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 465.6mg	0%
Iron 20.8mg	0%
Potassium 2528.0mg	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: 52.1%

Protein: 13.4%

Carbs: 34.4%