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Quick & Tasty Vegan Chickpea Burger – Ready in 30 Minutes!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can 15 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs use gluten-free if preferred
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup grated carrots
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp tahini optional for creaminess
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil for cooking

Instructions
 

  • Mash Chickpeas: In a large bowl, mash the chickpeas using a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth, leaving a few chunks for texture.
  • Mix Ingredients: Add breadcrumbs, red onion, grated carrots, garlic, olive oil, tahini, soy sauce, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper to the mashed chickpeas. Mix well until the ingredients are combined.
  • Form Patties: Using your hands, form the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties.
  • Cook Patties: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy.
  • Serve: Serve the burgers on buns with your favorite toppings such as lettuce, tomato, avocado, or vegan mayo. Enjoy!