Chickpea Burgers

Get ready to flip for these delicious Chickpea Burgers! In just a few simple steps, you’ll create savory patties packed with Mediterranean flavors. With their golden-brown crust and hearty texture, these veggie burgers will satisfy even the most devoted meat-lovers. Customize with your favorite toppings for a perfect meal!

Cooking Tip

Alternative cooking option: cook on stove top in oiled pan until brown and crispy on both sides. Top with avocado, lettuce, tomato, onion, spinach—or anything else you’d want on a burger! Eat with a whole grain bun or on top of a salad.

Yield4 servings

Serving size1 burger

Perfect forKid-friendly

Dietary preferencesDiabetes Friendly, Vegetarian

Ingredients

1 – 15 oz. can chickpeas, drained and rinsed.
1/2 small onion, diced
1/2 cup mushrooms, diced
2 green onions, chopped small
1/4 cup diced bell pepper or shredded carrot (optional)
1/4 cup oats
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
2 eggs, beaten
Juice of 1 lemon
3 cloves garlic
1 tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. salt
Pepper to taste

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 F.
Place chickpeas in a large bowl. Mash with a fork.
Add onion, mushroom and green onion to chickpeas. If using, add bell pepper and shredded carrot.
Add oats, whole wheat flour, eggs, lemon juice, garlic, and spices and mix well to combine.
Form into four burger patties. If you desire a stickier texture, add more flour (1 tbsp. at a time) until desired texture is achieved.
Place patties on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through baking.
Serve with your favorite burger toppings and a whole wheat bun or over fresh greens.

Nutrition facts (per serving)

360Calories

7 Total Fat (g)

1Saturated Fat (g)

420Sodium (mg)

57Carbs (g)

15 Dietary Fiber (g)

20Protein (g)

This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – SNAP.

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