Quick and Easy Vegan Burgers

These Quick and Easy Vegan Burgers are made in 30 minutes. We’ve used chickpeas and flaxseed to create a veggie burger that’s nutritious and good for you.

The burger is an iconic American dish and probably one of the most frequently eaten foods in the US. It’s easy to make, even easier to buy, and tastes delicious.

We’ve created this recipe with convenience and flavor in mind. Instead of commercial meat alternatives that can be pricey, we’ve used chickpeas to create our veggie patty! This recipe is also great for those vegans who may be allergic to soy or gluten which is used to make many plant-based meat options.

For more recipes using chickpeas, you might like this Vegan Tuna Casserole Recipe

How to use dry chickpeas to make the vegan burger patties

We’ve used canned chickpeas for this recipe, but you can also use dry chickpeas. Here’s how to prepare them:

1. Place the dry chickpeas in a large bowl. Cover them with cold water and let it soak overnight or for at least 10 hours. Drain the chickpeas and rinse them well.
2. Put the drained chickpeas in a large pot full of clean water. Bring to a boil (without covering) and cook for about 1 hour until the chickpeas become tender. (You may need to cook it a bit longer than an hour if the chickpeas aren’t tender.)
3. Once the chickpeas are tender, they are ready to be used or stored. You can keep them in the freezer for up to 5 months or for a maximum of 4 days in the refrigerator.

Keep the water from the cooked chickpeas or the can to make this Vegan Aquafaba Chocolate Mousse Recipe or this Vegan Marshmallow Recipe.

How to make these Quick and Easy Vegan Burgers

Here are a few tips to help you make this recipe.

Soak the flaxseeds for 15 minutes so that you can use them in place of eggs

Before starting the recipe, soak the flaxseeds in 3 tablespoons of water. Flaxseeds are a great substitute for eggs and when soaked, they have binding properties.

For more ideas on what to use instead of egg, read: Our Best Vegan Egg Substitutes

Let the patty mix stand for 5-10 minutes

Once you’ve mashed the chickpeas and flaxseeds, and added the seasoning, mix well and let it stand for 5-10 minutes. This will let the mixture bind together properly so that the shape can hold.

Shape the patties, and fry or bake

When ready, shape the mixture into four patties by hand. We fried our patties with a little oil in a skillet. You can also bake them at 400 °F for 30 minutes.

Vegan burger options

If you are gluten intolerant, you either use a gluten-free bun or use two lettuce leaves to create a burger wrap. As a super-messy option, use the two halves of an avocado to make a “bun.”

Serve your burger with your choice of toppings such as lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and vegan cheese and a basket of fries.

You might also like our Healthy Vegan Cauliflower Buffalo Wings Recipe or this Simple Vegan Fried Chicken Recipe.