Sugar-Free Chickpea Burger
Introducing a delicious and wholesome twist to your weeknight dinner lineup — the Sugar-Free Chickpea Burger is a plant-based, protein-packed meal that’s bursting with flavor and satisfying texture. Crafted from pantry staples like canned chickpeas, fresh parsley, and a medley of aromatic spices like cumin and paprika, these burgers are easy to prepare and free from added sugars, making them perfect for healthy eating. The patties are mixed with breadcrumbs and a binding egg to ensure they hold their shape, and then pan-fried to golden perfection in olive oil. Served on lightly toasted burger buns with crisp lettuce and juicy tomato slices, this vegetarian recipe is ideal for anyone seeking a nutritious, sugar-free alternative to traditional burgers. Quick to whip up in under 35 minutes and designed to delight in every bite, these chickpea burgers are a heart-healthy meal that’s perfect for sharing — or savoring solo.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams canned chickpeas
- 0.5 cup red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 1 tomato
- 4 burger buns
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly.
In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, chopped red onion, parsley, and garlic cloves. Blend until the mixture is roughly mashed.
Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl. Add cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Add the egg and breadcrumbs to the mixture, and stir well to combine all ingredients. The mixture should be sticky but hold together when shaped.
Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape them into burger patties.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Cook the patties for 5-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
While the patties are cooking, slice the tomato and prepare the lettuce.
Lightly toast the burger buns if desired.
Assemble the burgers by placing a cooked chickpea patty on the bottom half of each bun, then topping with lettuce, tomato slices, and then the top half of the bun.
Serve immediately while warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1499 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.9 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 196 mg | 65% | |
| Sodium | 5355 mg | 233% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 212.8 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.8 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.1 g | ||
| Protein | 48.3 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 452 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 16.6 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 1545 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
