Mediterranean Chickpea Burger

This Chickpea Burger recipe is juicy, hearty, "meaty", and filled with flavors of the Mediterranean - sun dried tomatoes, hummus, and garlic.

These easy chickpea burgers are bursting at the seams with flavor thanks to some key mediterranean ingredients. And the real show stopper? How easy they are! Add everything to the food processor and let it work it's magic. Form into patties, bake and with only 15 minutes of hands-on time, you'll be enjoying a hearty, flavorful burger!

Reasons to love this recipe!

• A veggie burger you can really sink your teeth into!
• An incredible hearty texture that won't leave it squishing out the bun as you try take bites.
• This simple recipe skips sautéing the veggies unlike other veggie burgers saving valuable time! They'll cook as the veggie burger cooks anyway!
• It's vegan, gluten free, and healthy to boot.

Ingredients and Substitutions:

• Sun dried tomatoes - for best results use oil-packed sun dried tomatoes. Just be sure to drain them before using.
• Chickpeas - home cooked or store bought.
• Onion - yellow, red, or white onions all work. Shallots can too!
• Garlic
• Italian seasoning - in a pinch use equal parts dried basil, oregano, and parsley.
• Smoked paprika - or regular paprika.
• Salt and pepper
• Quick cooking oats - essential to achieve the proper texture. If you are out of quick oats, pulse rolled oats in the food until they are coarsely chopped. Use gluten free oats if needed
• Hummus - choose your favorite flavor!
• Toppings of choice - a few ideas below.

How to make a vegan Chickpea Burger:

Pulse the sun dried tomatoes: Add the sun dried tomatoes to your food processor and pulse 3-4 times until finely chopped.

Process in the rest of the ingredients: Add the remaining ingredients to the food processor and process until a chunky batter forms.

Chill: Transfer the mixture to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and place in the fridge four hours or overnight. This is optional, but helps create the best texture.

Form into patties and bake: Form the mixture into 4 patties. Bake until golden brown and delicious!

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Leftovers?

Fridge: Store leftover chickpea burgers in the fridge for 5-7 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.

Freezer: Individually wrap burgers and place in a lidded container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Cook from frozen, heating until thawed.

Why baking creates the best veggie burgers

Hands down, baking vs frying or grilling creates the best veggie burgers. The great flaw of most homemade veggie burgers is how long it takes to cook them to the center.

Often, pan seared or grilled veggie burgers always stay mushy in the center. Baking allows the center of the burgers to fully farm up without over cooking the exterior. You get a veggie burger with a golden crust that you can sink your teeth into!

What to serve with chickpea burgers

• Easy Crispy Veggie Tots
• Healthier Truffle Fries - baked not fried!
• Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
• Sweet Corn Potato Salad
• Grilled Vegetable Salad

More chickpea recipes to enjoy!

• Curry Chickpea Salad
• Chickpea Fries
• Easy Chickpea Patties
• 10 minute Dark Chocolate Hummus
• Grain Free Chickpea Granola