Homemade vegan chickpea burger is a great alternative to your regular store-bought burgers. It’s free of additives and you choose what goes into your food. With just a little prep, try making these delicious burgers for your next event or potluck. Surprise your friends with this yummy meat-free dish!
| Ingredients | Amount | Prep |
| Chickpea | 2 cups | Cooked and drained; if canned, drain and quickly rinse |
| Garlic powder/cloves | 1/2 tsp or 3 cloves | Adjust according to preference |
| Carrot | 1 | Grated |
| Celery | 1 stalk | Diced |
| Onion | 1 medium | Minced |
| Salt and pepper | A dash | Adjust according to preference |
| Vegetable oil | Enough for frying | |
| All purpose flour | 1/4 cup | Sifted |
| Cilantro | 1/2 cup (loosely packed) | Chopped |
| Paprika or chipotle powder | 1/2-1 tsp | Adjust according to preference |
| Burger buns | 6 | Lightly toasted |
| Red onion | 1 | Sliced thinly |
| Tomatoes | 2 | Sliced thinly |
| Lettuce | 1 head | Washed |
Directions
- In a large bowl, mash cooked chickpeas using a fork, a potato masher, or food processor until it’s almost completely mashed.
- Add celery, carrot, onion, garlic powder, cloves, cilantro, paprika/chipotle powder, and flour. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
- Sprinkle some flour over a cutting board. If it’s too wet or sticky, add more flour – this makes forming a ball easier. Scoop the batter and roll into 5-6 evenly sized patties.
- Heat a frying pan or skillet on medium heat. Make sure that it’s well heated so the patties don’t stick once you start cooking. Add a drizzle of oil in a frying pan or skillet. Lightly pan-fry for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Assemble the burger buns with chickpea patty with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and condiments.
A delicious and wholesome vegan meal for everyone to enjoy! What vegan recipes do you enjoy making? Let us know!
