Chickpea-Mushroom Veggie Burgers
4.2
(24)
All it takes are 10 ingredients and a little time to batch up homemade veggie burgers that are packed with dynamic flavor and texture. “Mushrooms add rich umami to vegan burgers, and they’re naturally low in sodium and saturated fat,” says dietitian and heart health coach Heather Shasa. We then blend those mushrooms with browned chickpeas, fluffy quinoa, nutty tahini, and creamy miso. “Combined with the additional fiber from chickpeas and quinoa, these create a satisfying burger option fit to help lower cholesterol levels,” Shasa points out for those watching their heart health. If making these gluten-free, you get an extra boost from oat flour too. Just be intentional about choosing your fixings—not all mayo, buns, and cheese are created equal.
The process requires a touch of planning—you want to freeze the chickpea-mushroom burger patties for a good two hours so that they bind together before being baked. But they then turn out as juicy and crisp as your favorite smash burger. And having a batch in your freezer to bake on demand means access to an easy, quick dinner for any night of the week.
Recipe information
Total Time
1 hour, plus chilling
Yield
Makes 8
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Cook quinoa in a large saucepan of lightly salted boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender, 8–10 minutes. Drain well and let cool at least 10 minutes.
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat ¼ cup oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add chickpeas (make sure they are well drained) and cook, tossing occasionally, until lightly browned, 8–10 minutes. Add garlic powder and paprika and toss a few times to coat. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Add mushrooms, tahini, miso, and ¼ cup oil to bowl with chickpeas and mash with a potato masher or fork to combine. Add quinoa and flour and mash until mixture holds together when squeezed in your hand. Taste and season with salt if needed. Form into 8 patties and arrange on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Freeze until firm, about 2 hours. At this point, the patties can be baked, or they can stay frozen up to 3 months. Transfer to resealable freezer bags or layer in an airtight container with sheets of parchment between patties.
Step 4
Preheat oven to 425°. Drizzle frozen patties generously with oil on both sides on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake patties until browned and crisp, 25–30 minutes. Place a slice of cheese on top of each patty and bake until cheese is melted, about 1 minute.
Step 5
Spread mayonnaise and mustard on cut sides of buns (if using). Place burgers on bottom buns. Top with lettuce and pickles (if using) and close up burgers.
Step 6
Do Ahead: Patties can be made 3 months ahead. Transfer to a resealable freezer bag and freeze.
How would you rate Chickpea-Mushroom Veggie Burgers?
Leave a Review
Reviews (24)
Back to TopThis is a great recipe Chickpea-Mushroom Veggie Burgers , had fun making it over the weekend. Recreated the meal that I get from <a href="https://www.flexpromeals.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer ugc">https://www.flexpromeals.com/</a> delivered. Good quality and fresh.
Vadim
9/30/2023
These had such great ingredients and looked beautiful so I had high hopes that they would be amazing. They turned out to be a lot of work and they were just ok. They fell apart pretty easily and the taste was not very interesting to me. I was disappointed.
Anonymous
San Francisco, CA
7/12/2023
Looks delicious! If you are interested in vegan life and want to find easy and tasty recipes, follow Rose's Instagram account. Here she shares all her experience of making delicious vegan and vegetarian dishes suggesting colorful, balanced, and varied food. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/colourfoodbook/?igshid=Zjc2ZTc4Nzk%3D&fbclid=IwAR0LwjYe49lf-wYbxweUIAAQVoE-MvZaX03H3QE923YAdd9XUyb70bP7UD0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer ugc">https://www.instagram.com/colourfoodbook/?igshid=Zjc2ZTc4Nzk%3D&fbclid=IwAR0LwjYe49lf-wYbxweUIAAQVoE-MvZaX03H3QE923YAdd9XUyb70bP7UD0</a>
Anonymous
1/19/2023
I read the helpful reviews and tweaked as follows: sautéed 3 cloves garlic, one small onion and mushrooms in olive oil. Set aside. In same pan, cooked the chickpeas in oil with 1 tsp. paprika,1 tsp. turmeric, 1 tsp. chili powder and 1/2 tsp. cayenne. Combined all ingredients (added a beaten egg) in a food processor and pulsed. Followed the rest of the instructions for freezing and baking. We ate them as a side dish which worked well.
cathygraet
Chicago, IL
9/16/2020
Not too much work and they tasted good. Like many other of the reviewers said, they were kind of mushy and did better with a fork than on a bun. I was hoping for a brilliant “aha” on how to make them firmer.
ljceeme3841
Grand Junction, CO
8/4/2020
Took too much time for a so so result. These really did not stick together all that well, especially after freezing.
tinaindenver
Denver
8/3/2020
These were . . . ok. But I already have a recipe for undercooked falafel. Which is what these tasted like. Only with cheese. Which did not help.
karenrt
Fairfield, CA
8/3/2020
See Related Recipes and Cooking Tips
89 Vegetarian Dinner Party Mains for Easy Entertaining
Whether for an elegant dinner party or a last-minute hang, it’s easy to put vegetables front and center.11 Heart-Healthy Meals for Busy Weeknights
11 ideas to fill your meal plans.39 Easy Vegetarian Recipes for Speedy Sustenance
For the days when you’re tired and hungry and getting dinner on the table just doesn’t feel doable, turn to these quick meatless meals.53 Fourth of July Recipes for a Fun-Filled Independence Day
We’ve got your July Fourth spread covered with festive recipes for ribs, grilled chicken, and sides.53 Vegetarian Dinner Recipes for Meatless Meals Every Night of the Week
Transform beans, lentils, and tofu into satisfying vegetarian dinners the whole family will love.13 Veggie Burger Recipes to Cook Now or Freeze for Later
Sure, you can buy frozen pucks at the store. But homemade veggie burgers are worth the effort.33 Meals to Make for the Tired New Parents in Your Life
Forget about cute onesies—the best gift you can bring a new parent is home-cooked food.61 Easy Vegan Recipes for Low-Effort Plant-Based Meals
These easy vegan meals are free from meat and dairy—but they’re also free of fuss.97 Vegetarian Recipes for When You're in the Mood to Go Meatless
Find vegetarian recipes for dinner tonight—and flavorful breakfasts, lunches, and snacks, too.
