This yummy vegan chickpea burger recipe rocks over 18 grams of fiber and 21 grams of plant-based protein.
If you think a burger isn’t really a ‘burger’ without meat, well think again. This hearty vegan chickpea burger recipe is not only delicious, it’s 10 times more nutritious than animal-based.
It’s packed with fiber—over 18 grams—and tons of plant-based protein with all nine essential amino acids.
And that’s on top of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and tons of prebiotics! 😋🌱
Vegan Chickpea Burger Recipe
The organic brown rice and beans in this recipe are literally packed with protein—over 21 grams. They also sport both kinds of fiber and prebiotics/probiotics for your gut.
One report notes that prebiotics improve brain-health, diabetes, metabolic syndromes, the immune system, osteoporosis, and more.
Chickpeas, alone, are attributed to better heart-health, bone-health, digestive-health, muscle-health, and weight loss management.
Other ingredients ensure a complete plant protein with all nine essential amino acids.
Here’s what you’ll need:
Equipment
- Mixing bowl.
- Baking pan.
- Large skillet.
- Colander.
- Parchment paper.
- Apron.
- Patty mold.
- Spatula.
- Food storage container.
- Flatware/cutlery.
- Knife set.
- Cutting board.
- Crockery.
- Paper towels.
- Oven mitts.
Vegan Chickpea Burger Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cans organic chickpeas (or 3 cups cooked chickpeas drained, rinsed, and patted dry).
- 1 cup organic wild rice
- 1/3 cup organic rolled oats.
- 1/3 cup organic breadcrumbs
- 8 organic multi-seed buns.
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast.
- 1/2 cup organic BBQ sauce.
- ¼ cup organic teriyaki sauce.
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce.
- 2 tbsp chili sauce.
- organic avocado.
- 1 1/2 cups onion (and celery, garlic, bell pepper, parsley, and carrot (finely chopped, grated).
- 1 1/2 tbsp jalapeno.
- 1 cup mixed greens.
- 2 chia eggs.
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic granules.
- 1 tbsp olive oil.
- 1/2 tsp chili powder.
- 1 tsp pink salt.
- 1/2 tsp yellow mustard.
- 1 tsp peppercorns.
- 1 tsp grains of paradise.
- 1 tsp paprika.
- 1 tsp cumin.
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning.
- 1/4 tsp stevia.
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What you’ll love about this recipe:
1. Plant Protein
Chickpeas, brown rice, oats, and chia eggs come together for a protein punch that’ll keep you satisfied for hours and replenished post-workout.
2. Organic
The ingredients in this recipe are organic and wholesome—food you can feel great about.
3. Vegan
This recipe is vegan—no eggs, no dairy, no compromises.
4. Spice
This recipe stacks spices galore! Think smoky, savory, and just the right amount.
5. Texture
These chickpea burgers are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and hold together.
6. Meal Prep
I always make a big batch and freeze it for more meals.
7. Versatile
Chickpea patties can be used in vegan ‘meat’ loaves, meatballs, sandwiches, wraps, casseroles, stews, and more. Roll them into balls and serve as appetizers with dip. Stuff tortellini and calzones with them.
8. Supports Weight Loss
Chickpeas are naturally low in calories but high in fiber and protein, which makes you feel full longer and can reduce caloric intake.
9. Gut-Health
Packed with prebiotic fiber, chickpeas nourish the gut and support digestion.
10. Nutrient-Dense
Chickpeas are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. They rock iron, folate, magnesium, zinc, and more.
Instructions
- Precook the rice and cool/refrigerate until firm.
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Drain, rinse, and pat-dry beans with paper towel.
- Mash the beans, rice, oats, bread crumbs, and nutritional yeast together in a large bowl.
- Finely chop/grate and mix veggies together.
- Combine the wet sauces, chia eggs, and spices.
- Lightly saute veggies in olive oil for about 5 minutes and add to beans.
- Mix in the wet ingredients and spices.
- Taste test for desired result. Adjustments can be made using flour or other dry ingredients if it’s too wet, or filtered water if too dry.
- Form into patties using a mold or by hand, and cool in fridge for at least an hour on baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes until crust forms, then flip and bake another 10-15 minutes or until done. For cheeseburgers add sliced vegan cheese in the last 10 minutes.
- You can fry or barbecue them by cooking on high then medium heat for about eight minutes on each side. Top with cheese near the end for vegan cheeseburgers.
- Serve on organic buns with toppings and sauce.
Vegan Chickpea Burger
How to Make a Chia Egg
To make one chia egg mix a tablespoon of ground or soaked whole organic chia seed with three tablespoons of filtered water, wait for 10 minutes, mix again, then use.
You can get chia seed here.
Condiments
- Lava sauce.
- Vegan mayonnaise.
- Organic ketchup.
- Organic mustard.
- Vegan Ranch.
- Organic pickles.
- Organic relish.
Vegan Burger Topping Ideas
- Avocado.
- Tomatoes.
- Jalapenos.
- Vegan chili.
- Mixed greens.
- Sprouts.
- Microgreens.
- Onions.
- Garlic.
- Mushrooms.
- Vegan cheese.
- Cucumber.
- Fresh herbs.
- Salsa.
- Hummus.
- Guacamole.
Enjoy! 😋
Loaded Vegan Chickpea Burger Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cans chickpeas (or 3 cups cooked chickpeas drained, rinsed, and patted dry).
- 1 cup organic wild rice
- 1/3 cup organic rolled oats.
- 1/3 cup organic breadcrumbs
- 8 organic multi-seed buns.
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast.
- 1/2 cup organic BBQ sauce.
- ¼ cup organic teriyaki sauce.
- 2 tbsp chili sauce.
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce.
- organic avocado.
- 1 1/2 cups onion (and celery, garlic, bell pepper, parsley, and carrot finely chopped, grated)
- 1 1/2 tbsp jalapeno.
- 1 cup mixed greens.
- 2 chia eggs.
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic granules.
- 1 tbsp olive oil.
- 1/2 tsp chili powder.
- 1 tsp pink salt.
- 1/2 tsp yellow mustard.
- 1 tsp peppercorns.
- 1 tsp grains of paradise.
- 1 tsp paprika.
- 1 tsp cumin.
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning.
- 1/4 tsp stevia.
Instructions
- Precook the rice and cool/refrigerate until firm.
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Drain, rinse, and pat-dry chickpeas with paper towel.
- Mash the beans, rice, oats, bread crumbs, and nutritional yeast together in a large bowl.
- Finely chop/grate and mix veggies together.
- Combine the wet sauces, chia eggs, and spices.
- Lightly saute veggies in olive oil for about 5 minutes and add to bean mix.
- Add in the wet ingredients and spices.
- Taste test for desired result. Adjustments can be made using flour or other dry ingredients if it’s too wet, or filtered water if too dry.
- Form into patties using a mold or by hand, and cool in fridge for at least an hour on baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes until crust forms, then flip and bake another 10-15 minutes or until done. For cheeseburgers add sliced vegan cheese in the last 10 minutes.
- You can fry or barbecue by cooking on high then medium heat for about eight minutes on each side. Top with cheese near the end for vegan cheeseburgers.
- Serve on organic buns with toppings and sauce.
Nutrition
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