Chickpea Burgers

For the best and most flavorful chickpea burgers, look no further than these!

They’re made with chickpeas, lemon, greens and chives atop a whole grain bun with your favorite toppings and spicy garlic aioi.

They’ll disappear off the plate in no-time!

How to make chickpea veggie burgers

Featured Ingredients

• Chickpeas: These little legumes are the perfect pantry staple to keep on hand for quick snacks (crispy baked chickpeas are amazing), meals (hello, falafel!), or as an add-in to soups and stews.
  • Also, if you make a big batch from scratch, you can package them into resealable plastic bags in the freezer so you always have them on hand!
• Watercress: If you’re in the mood for nutrient-rich peppery deliciousness, watercress is your newest best friend!
  • Also, when it’s described as “nutrient-rich,” that’s no joke.
  • It’s a great source of vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin K. Oh, and did I mention how incredibly delicious it is?
  • If you can’t find watercress at your local market, arugula is a great substitute.
• Panko: This type of breadcrumb is more coarse than regular breadcrumbs and it’s great as a binder for burgers!
• Onions and Garlic: By starting with a base of my favorite alliums, these burgers have a head start toward big and bold flavors.
• Chives: These little flavor bombs are perfect in the chickpea veggie burgers.
  • They add a little freshness, spice, and a kiss of extra savory flavor to the burgers.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a cast iron skillet or large non-stick skillet to medium heat.
2. Add onion and sauté 3-4 minutes, until soft.
3. Stir in watercress and garlic and sauté 1-2 minutes, until watercress is wilted and garlic is fragrant.
4. Transfer onion and watercress mixture into the bowl of a food processor.
5. Add chickpeas, breadcrumbs, eggs, lemon, chives, salt and pepper.
6. Process until a smooth paste forms.
7. Remove blade from food processor, then form 4 equal-sized patties.
8. Place on a plate, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
9. To make the aioli, whisk together yogurt, mayo, chili garlic sauce, garlic and a pinch of salt and pepper in a glass bowl.
10. Fit it with a lid and refrigerate.
11. To cook burgers, heat remaining tablespoon of olive oil in the same skillet to medium-high heat.
12. Place burgers in the hot oil and cook 4-5 minutes on each side, until each side has a crispy brown crust.
13. Serve burgers on whole grain bun with avocado, tomato, watercress and aioli.

Recipe Substitutions and Storage Tips

• Spicy Add-Ins: If you like your food to light you up, add in some finely diced hot peppers (like jalapeno), hot smoked paprika brings a bright spicy smokiness to the burgers, and of course you could add in a little cayenne.
  • Also, sriracha sauce is always welcome to the party!
• Add cheese: A little feta or blue cheese would be delicious in these burgers!
• Roast the garlic: If you love garlic, but aren’t a fan of it raw, you could roast the garlic with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper before adding it to the aioli.
• Skip the bun: If you’d like to skip the buns, these burgers are amazing on a big plate of baby greens, spinach, or even more watercress to really bring those bold flavors home!
  • Just drizzle with the spicy garlic aioli, and you’ve got the perfect summer dinner salad!
• Can I bake these? Bake them at 375 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until cooked through.
• Can I freeze these? After you cook the burgers, let them cool down to room temperature, and then flash freeze them on a cookie sheet for about 20 minutes.
  • Then stack them between wax paper in an airtight container for up to two months.
  • To reheat them, just warm them in the oven.
• Serving tip: Serve these burgers with a big basket of French fries, sweet potato fries, onion rings, or fried zucchini.

Other chickpea recipes you’ll love:

• Chickpea Coconut Curry
• Kale & Crispy Chickpea Caesar Salad
• Carrot, Chickpea & Raisin Salad
• Mediterranean Chickpea & Tuna Salad

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