Description
A hearty, veggie-packed burger made with chickpeas and carrots, pan-fried to golden perfection and full of flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 large carrot, peeled and grated
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- In a food processor, pulse chickpeas until slightly broken down. Add carrots, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Pulse until well combined but still textured.
- Transfer mixture to a bowl and stir in breadcrumbs.
- Form into 4 equal patties and chill for 10 minutes.
- Cook patties in the skillet for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Toast buns, prepare toppings, and assemble burgers.
- Serve warm with desired condiments.
Notes
- Let mixture rest before shaping to help patties hold together better.
- Don’t overprocess the chickpeas for best texture.
- Patties can be made ahead and refrigerated or frozen.
- Try different toppings like avocado, tomato, lettuce, or spicy aioli.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chickpea burger, veggie burger, carrot burger, healthy vegan burger, meatless dinner, plant-based lunch