Vegan California Burger

Get ready to sink your teeth into the ultimate plant-based delight with this Vegan California Burger! Featuring hearty chickpea patties flavored with zesty lemon juice, aromatic cumin, and fresh cilantro, this burger is a flavor-packed twist on a classic favorite. Topped with creamy avocado slices, crisp alfalfa sprouts, juicy tomato, and a refreshing crunch of lettuce, these burgers are served on perfectly toasted vegan buns for the ultimate gourmet experience. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend cookout. Whether you're vegan or simply looking for a delicious meat-free option, this wholesome, protein-packed burger is sure to impress. Perfect for satisfying cravings while highlighting fresh California-inspired ingredients, it’s a must-try addition to your recipe rotation!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 15 oz (drained and rinsed) canned chickpeas
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 0.5 red onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 0.5 cup alfalfa sprouts
• 1 tomato, sliced
• 4 vegan burger buns
• 4 lettuce leaves

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, mash the drained and rinsed chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until they are mostly smashed with some larger pieces left for texture.

Step 2

Add the breadcrumbs, finely chopped red onion, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, lemon juice, chopped fresh cilantro, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and black pepper to the mashed chickpeas. Mix until well-combined.

Step 3

Form the mixture into four equal-sized patties.

Step 4

Heat the remaining olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.

Step 5

Cook the patties in the skillet for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and heated through.

Step 6

While the patties are cooking, prepare the burger buns by slicing them in half and lightly toasting them if desired.

Step 7

Once the patties are done, assemble the burgers. Start by placing a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun.

Step 8

Add the cooked chickpea patty on top of the lettuce.

Step 9

Top each patty with slices of avocado, alfalfa sprouts, and a slice of tomato.

Step 10

Finish by placing the top half of the bun on each burger.

Step 11

Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Vegan California Burger!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1275.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2163.9

Total Fat 75.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5558.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 326.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 43.3g	0%
Total Sugars 40.3g
Protein 64.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 550.5mg	0%
Iron 22.8mg	0%
Potassium 2606.0mg	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: 30.3%

Protein: 11.5%

Carbs: 58.2%