Description
Make the best vegan veggie burgers using simple, nutritious, gluten-free ingredients. Oven, air fryer, skillet, and grill options!
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas or navy beans. Drained and rinsed if you are using canned.
- 1 cup chopped vegetables, use one or a mix of carrot, cauliflower, or broccoli (chop small and avoid high water vegetables like zucchini or celery)
- 1/2 medium red onion, sliced or chopped
- 1-2 green onion, green and white portion (optional)
- 2 garlic cloves, about 1 teaspoon minced
- 1/2 cup roasted sunflower seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon dried herbs or 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh herbs
- 3 fresh basil leaves
- 2 teaspoons ground flaxseed
- 1 tablespoon tamari sauce or coconut aminos for a soy-free option
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 cup gluten-free flour (GF oat flour or 1:1 gluten-free blend both work)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly oil it.
- In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine the chickpeas, chopped vegetables, red and green onion, garlic, sunflower seeds, herbs, basil, flaxseed, tamari, salt, and additional spices. Pulse until mostly smooth, but with some small pieces of veggies or seeds still visible. *
- Add the gluten-free flour to the mixture and pulse again just until combined. If the mixture feels too wet or sticky, add additional flour 1 tablespoon at a time until the texture is firm enough to shape.
- Form the mixture into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 20 minutes. This helps firm the mixture and makes shaping easier.
- Shape the mixture into 4-5 burger patties, each about 1/2 inch thick and roughly the size of your palm. Place them on the prepared baking sheet. The burgers won’t spread, so they can be placed close together.
COOKING METHODS:
To Bake:
- Bake for 15 minutes, then carefully flip each patty with a spatula.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10–12 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and slightly crispy.
To Cook on a Skillet or Grill:
- Lightly oil the skillet or grill grates. Bring skillet or grill to medium high heat.
- Cook patties over medium to medium high heat for 8–10 minutes on one side, flip carefully, and cook for another 5–8 minutes until golden and cooked through.
To Air Fry:
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 3 minutes.
- Lightly spray the basket with oil or use parchment liners designed for air fryers to prevent sticking.
- Place the patties in a single layer in the air fryer basket (don’t overcrowd). Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway through. Note: If using denser vegetables like carrot, or if the patties are thicker, cook time may be closer to 15 minutes. For best results, gently press the patties to flatten slightly before cooking to ensure even crisping. Check for doneness around the 10-minute mark.
Serve warm, or allow to cool completely before storing. Store cooked patties in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4–5 days. Let them cool completely before refrigerating.
Notes
Meal Prep – The mixture can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and stored in the fridge before shaping and baking.
Storage Tips – To freeze (cooked or uncooked), place a piece of wax or parchment paper between each patty and store in an airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Cooking from Frozen – Thawing is not needed before cooking. To cook from frozen in the oven, preheat to 400°F (204°C) and bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway. Broil for the last 2–3 minutes to crisp. To cook in the air fryer, preheat to 375°F (190°C) for 14–17 minutes, flipping halfway. Check at 12 min; thicker patties may need full time.
Binding/Texture Tips – If patties are crumbly, try adding 1–2 teaspoons of tomato paste or olive oil to the mixture before shaping. If the mixture is too wet, add an extra tablespoon of oat flour, rolled oats, or 1 teaspoon flax/chia seeds (they soak up moisture and help bind).
No food processor? Mash the ingredients by hand in a bowl. It may take a little more time, but the results will be just as delicious.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- chill time: 20
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: dinner
- Method: oven, grill, air fryer, stove top
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Veggie Burger Patty
- Calories: 221
- Sugar: 3.9 g
- Sodium: 511.5 mg
- Fat: 11.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g25.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25.5 g
- Fiber: 6.2 g
- Protein: 7.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
