Low Sodium Chickpea Burger

Satisfy your burger cravings with this flavorful and healthy Low Sodium Chickpea Burger recipe—a plant-based twist packed with wholesome ingredients and vibrant vegetables. Made with protein-rich chickpeas, hearty rolled oats, and colorful additions like red bell pepper, grated carrot, and fresh parsley, these patties are seasoned to perfection with garlic, cumin, and paprika for a smoky, savory kick. With just 15 minutes of prep time, these golden-brown burgers come together quickly in a skillet, making them an ideal choice for a nutritious weeknight meal. Serve on whole-grain buns and top with fresh, low-sodium condiments like creamy avocado, crisp lettuce, or a homemade yogurt sauce for a guilt-free, heart-healthy delight that doesn’t compromise on taste. Perfect for anyone seeking a high-fiber, low-sodium burger alternative!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 15 oz Canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup Rolled oats
• 0.5 cup Red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup Carrot, grated
• 0.5 cup Onion, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 large Egg

Directions

Step 1

In a food processor, add the drained and rinsed chickpeas and process until they are coarsely ground.

Step 2

Add the rolled oats, red bell pepper, grated carrot, onion, parsley, garlic, cumin, paprika, black pepper, and lemon juice to the food processor. Blend until well combined.

Step 3

Add the egg and one tablespoon of olive oil to the mixture, and pulse until the mixture holds together. If needed, scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure even mixing.

Step 4

Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a patty, roughly 1/2 inch thick.

Step 5

In a large non-stick skillet, heat the remaining one tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.

Step 6

Place the chickpea patties into the skillet and cook each side for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown and heated through.

Step 7

Serve the chickpea burgers on whole-grain buns with your favorite low sodium toppings and condiments like lettuce, tomato, avocado, or a homemade yogurt sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(982.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1340.4

Total Fat 51.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g
Cholesterol 219.5mg	0%
Sodium 1512.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 175.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 41.1g	0%
Total Sugars 29.4g
Protein 53.2g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 462.6mg	0%
Iron 20.3mg	0%
Potassium 2679.8mg	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: 33.8%

Protein: 15.4%

Carbs: 50.8%