How do you keep chickpea burgers from falling apart?

Without a binder, your burger might completely crumble and fall apart the second it hits the grill or when you bite into it. → Follow this tip: Veggie burgers need a sturdy binder to hold everything together . This can be anything from eggs to a mixture of ground flax and water, wheat germ, breadcrumbs, or oats.

What makes a good binder for veggie burgers?

The binder holds the patties together and keeps them from falling apart as they cook, and can also add extra flavor to your burger. Common veggie burger binders include eggs, flax egg, wheat germ, breadcrumbs, oats, miso paste, or even water .

What makes veggie burgers stick together?

Eggs are the most common and effective binder, and egg replacers are an excellent alternative for vegan burgers. Other common binders include wheat germ, bread crumbs, oats, and ground flaxseeds. These are dry ingredients, though the recipe's other ingredients often add just enough moisture to make a sufficient binder.

Are chickpea burgers good for you?

Chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans) are so healthy and a great source of protein and fiber ! I always have a can on hand in the pantry, so that I can easily whip up a batch of hummus, chickpea salad, or these scrumptious chickpea patties.

What is the binding agent for veggie burgers?

If you want a veggie burger that holds together, use binding agents like cooked grains (rice, quinoa, millet), eggs, flax eggs, bread crumbs, oats, flour or nut/seed flours like almond flour . The amount of grains or flour will depend on the recipe, but it's usually anywhere from ¼ to 1 cup.

Spinach and Chickpea Veggie Burger Recipe (2024)

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This Spinach and Chickpea veggie burger is a vegetarian's dream! With the perfect consistency and delightful taste, you will be WOWed! A great alternative for traditional burgers and Weight Watchers Friendly!

Chickpea veggie burger recipes can be hard to find! What's even harder is for them to taste good and have the right consistency! As you can see this chickpea veggie burger is holding its own! Delicious, healthy, and vegetarian!

If you are following the WW Freestyle plan each pattie is 4 Smartpoints. If you choose to use a bun, add the points accordingly.

Naturally, Ella has these awesomeChickpea and Spinach Veggie Burgerson her blog. So awesome, in fact, that they inspired me to try my own. However, I'm really picky when it comes to spices, so I changed her recipe up a bit. Instead of onions and oregano, I used crushed red pepper flakes (which I use oneverything), and garlic.

Dress up your own veggie burger with lettuce, tomato, and onion! Or whatever toppings you would normally eat when making traditional burgers.

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Don't forget that you can make chickpea veggie burgers in the air fryer too!! Keep scrolling for instructions!

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Ingredients for Spinach Chickpea Veggie Burgers

1 can chickpeas, drained (or 2 cups)
2 cups fresh spinach leaves
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
2 eggs
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
salt to flavor

Instructions for Spinach Chickpea Veggie Burgers

Combine all ingredients in food processor and pulse until combined.
Shape patties.
Cook over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes on each side. The outsides will be brown and crispy.

Spinach and Chickpea Veggie Burgers

These veggie burgers are great with cheese and your fave condiments!

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Ingredients

1 Can 2 C. Chickpeas, drained
2 C. Fresh Spinach Leaves
1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
1/2 Tbsp. Soy Sauce
2 Eggs
3/4 C. Whole Wheat Flour
3/4 C. Whole Wheat Bread Crumbs
Crushed Red Pepper Garlic, and Salt to Taste

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in food processor and pulse until combined.
Shape into patties.
Cook over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes on each side. The outsides will be brown and crispy.

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Nutritional information is provided as a reference, using an online calculator. We recommend verifying the information independently.

Tips for Making Chickpea Veggie Burgers

If you want to add cheese and are following Weight Watchers, use fat-free for zero points
Here is my favorite food processor to use!
Feel free to use other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or pepper
If you need to make the chickpea veggie burger gluten-free, change the flour and breadcrumbs to gluten-free
Trying to get these on the grill may be a little difficult because they are softer than meat patties, so if you do use a grill pan
Wanna freeze chickpea veggie patties? Just separate with parchment paper, or use a food saver.

Making Spinach Chickpea Veggie Burgers in the Air Fryer

Preheat Airfryer to 350
Cook chickpea veggie patties for 5 minutes on 350
Flip, then cook for 3 more minutes

Tips for Making Chickpea Veggie Burgers in the Air Fryer

Use parchment paper to line air fryer, this makes the burgers mess-free and nonstick. Plus these liners are made specifically for the air fryer so they are slotted and already cut for size!
Times and temperatures may vary depending on model of the air fryer.
If you have frozen patties be sure to cook them a little longer.

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