Chickpea Burgers Recipe

Name: Chickpea Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas; ½ cup walnuts; ½ cup rolled oats (not instant or quick-cooking oats); 1 large egg; ½ teaspoon ground cardamom; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon salt; ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas
½ cup walnuts
½ cup rolled oats (not instant or quick-cooking oats)
1 large egg
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil

1
In skillet over medium heat, cook onion and garlic in oil until softened and very lightly browned.
2
Pour contents of skillet into food processor fitted with the chopping blade.
3
Add chickpeas, nuts, oats, egg, and spices.
4
Pulse until grainy but well-combined.
5
Shape mixture into 4 patties.
6
Refrigerate for about an hour.
7
When ready to cook, heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat and fry patties until darkly browned, even a little crunchy, turning once.
8
Dress with your favorite condiments and fixings.
9
Burgers can be refrigerated for a day or so and crisped again in a skillet with a little oil.

330

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 medium yellow onion, chopped, 1 garlic clove, minced, 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, and more.

Yes, Chickpea Burgers falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chickpea Burgers

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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