This hearty, DELICIOUS vegan chickpea quinoa burger with a southwestern flair is perfect eats when the weather warms up and you crave a hearty burger to sink your teeth in. This is not just a yummy burger, though–I created it to be hefty enough to throw on the outdoor grill and to be incredibly healthy as well, just like other veggie burger recipes I’ve shared with you, including this black bean burger and this quinoa bean burger. Everything in this burger is great for you–it’s loaded with heart-healthy fiber from chickpea, quinoa and spinach. The rest of the ingredients come from your pantry.
Why you will love this burger
Delicious. Cumin, chili powder and oregano add so much yum and a tasty, smoky flavor to this chickpea quinoa burger. It has great texture from the chickpeas and quinoa. Easy and quick. You can put this burger together in a few minutes, especially if you use canned chickpeas. Healthy. Each burger patty has six grams of heart healthy protein and five grams of dietary fiber, along with vitamin A and other nutrients. Soy-free, nut-free, gluten-free and vegan. This chickpea quinoa burger is good eats for just about everyone.
Ingredients
Chickpeas. You can use chickpeas cooked from scratch or canned chickpeas. Drain them before using. Quinoa. This adds more texture, heft and health to the burger patties. Spinach. You can use fresh or frozen spinach. Seasonings: chili powder, ground cumin and red pepper flakes. Herbs: garlic and dried oregano Chickpea flour. This helps bind the patties.
Helpful tips
When cooking quinoa, add a few seasonings to it for great flavor. I usually throw in some oregano, salt and ground black pepper. For the best texture for the chickpeas, pulse them in the food processor 5-6 times. There should be some larger pieces for texture but no whole chickpeas left. Make sure there is absolutely no moisture left in the spinach when you add it to the chickpea burger mixture.
Serving suggestions
Because these chickpea burger quinoa patties have a southwestern flair, I served them with healthy guac and an easy tomato salsa on whole wheat burger buns. You can also serve these with more traditional toppings like vegan mayonnaise and cole slaw (try this yummy beet carrot slaw for a change!). Make a double batch of the sauteed spinach and reserve half to top the burger bun with! Hummus is a great topping for healthy burgers. Try this black bean hummus or this eggplant hummus.
Storage instructions
Refrigerate: Refrigerate the cooked patties for up to three days. Freeze: Flash-freeze the burger patties before stacking them in a freezer-safe bag or container. Freeze for up to three months. Reheat: Reheat frozen patties on the grill or in a griddle.
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