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    Vegan Chickpea Quinoa Burger

    Posted: Jan 14, 2015 ยท Updated: Apr 19, 2022

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    Winter's perhapsย not the most intuitive time for a burger, unless, of course, it happens to be a vegan burger. And when it's a hearty, juicy one like my Vegan Chickpea Quinoa Burger served over a whole wheat bun on a bed of sauteed greens, well, you're talking comfort food that willย put a spring in your step onย the coldest, darkest of days.
    A Vegan Chickpea Quinoa Burger with creamy vegan mayo and greens on a white plate.

    So here's the big secret about this sunny winterburger: it's made almost entirely out of pantry stuff. Yep. So hate me, but don't pretendย that the thought ofย not having toย put onย that coat and that scarf and that hat and those gloves and then trudge down to the grocery store while the wind chill tries to eat up your fingers does not thrill you. Becauseย it does.

     

    Vegan Chickpea Quinoa Burger patties arranged on an oval off-white plate.The chickpeas used here came from a canย (yep, that big one from Costco that lasts forever, oh joy), the quinoa is a pantry staple hereabouts, and the greens came fromย the freezer. The rest of it-- herbs and such-- came out of little jars from the herb and spice rack. In the end, when all of these ingredientsย came together to make the burger,ย they made a little bit of magic.

    Of course, if you're a stickler for cooking your own beans (and I am, most of the time), feel free to do so, and good for you! You also have to cook the quinoa, of course, and saute the greens, but that hardly takes any time at all. Even if you're someone who takes forever to do the smallest kitchen thing, this Vegan Chickpea Quinoa Burger, I promise, will come together in minutes.

    Then all you have to do is eat it.

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    More vegan veggie burger recipes:

    • Quinoa and Bean Burger
    • Vegan Tandoori Naan Burger
    • Curried Jackfruit Burger

     

    Vegan Chickpea Quinoa Burger patties on a plate.

    Chickpea Quinoa Burgers

    Vegan Chickpea Quinoa Burger

    A hearty, juicy Vegan Chickpea Quinoa Burger served over a whole wheat bun or gluten-free bun on a bed of sauteed greens is comfort food at its best.
    4.91 from 10 votes
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    Course: Main
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: Vegan Chickpea Quinoa Burger
    Prep Time: 20 mins
    Cook Time: 30 mins
    Total Time: 50 mins
    Servings: 8 burger patties
    Calories: 122kcal
    Author: Vaishali ยท Holy Cow! Vegan Recipes

    Ingredients 

    • 3 cups chickpeas (cooked or canned, drained)
    • โ…“ cup quinoa (washed and drained)
    • 16 oz frozen spinach
    • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
    • ยฝ teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 1 teaspoon cayenne (can use less or more)
    • ยผ cup chickpea flour or besan
    • 6 cloves garlic (minced)
    • 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • ยฝ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • Salt to taste
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    Instructions

    • Cook the quinoa by toasting it in a hot pan. When the grains separate, add โ…”rds of a cup of water. Bring to a boil, slap on a tight-fitting lid, and let the quinoa cook over a low flame for 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and let it stand, covered, for at least another 10 minutes.
    • Heat the oil and add the spinach, red pepper flakes, salt and black pepper. Cook, stirring frequently until the spinach thaws, then cover with a lid and let the spinach cook to perfect tenderness over a low flame. This should take no more than five minutes. Turn off the heat.
    • In a large bowl, mash the chickpeas. You want some large-ish pieces in there for texture, but nothing so big that the patty won't hold.
    • Add the cooked quinoa, chickpea flour, ยฝ cup of the cooked spinach, paprika, cayenne, Italian seasoning and garlic. Add salt to taste.
    • Divide the mixture into eight, and pat each portion into a round, flat patty. You can make yours smaller or larger, if you wish.
    • Heat a cast-iron or non-stick skillet. Spray with some oil and, when hot, place the burger patties on it, at least an inch apart.
    • Cook for a few minutes until the underside is golden brown, then flip over and continue cooking the other side.
    • Serve on my Whole Wheat Burger Bun with some onion, vegan mayo, tomatoes (if you have 'em) and on a bed of some of the reserved sauteed spinach.
    • Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1burger patty | Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Potassium: 387mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 6934IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 3mg
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    About Vaishali


    Hi! I am so happy you're here. I'm Vaishali, and I've been sharing recipes for delicious vegan food at Holy Cow Vegan since 2007. Every one of the more than 1,000 recipes on this blog has been tried and tested -- and loved -- by my family and I. I hope you will find something here to share with your loved ones. Thanks for stopping by!
    Read more about me here.

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    Comments

    1. S

      October 10, 2021 at 1:11 pm

      Hello, can this be baked instead ? How high Fahrenheit ? How long? Cheers?
      S

      Reply
    2. Kristina

      May 05, 2020 at 11:19 am

      How many calories per serving?

      Reply
    3. Anonymous

      March 18, 2020 at 7:57 pm

      Can I use fresh spinach

      Reply
      • Vaishali

        March 18, 2020 at 8:53 pm

        Yes!

        Reply
    4. Nichole

      January 21, 2018 at 4:24 am

      Can these be frozen, and if so, before or after cooking?

      Reply
      • Vaishali

        January 21, 2018 at 9:33 am

        After cooking! Heat on a griddle before serving.

        Reply
    5. Vaishali

      October 17, 2017 at 9:43 am

      Mike, you need to process the ingredients enough that they hold together. If you can't mash it to a fine enough consistency, use a food processor. That should help them hold together.

      Reply
    6. Rachel

      February 13, 2017 at 4:41 pm

      5 stars
      These are delicious! I'm a long time vegetarian but not the biggest fan of veggie burgers/patties. I could eat these regularly, though. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Anonymous

        February 28, 2021 at 10:30 am

        I tried these and they are great. I used basil Mayo as a topping.

        Reply
        • Vaishali

          February 28, 2021 at 11:27 am

          Awesome, so happy to hear!

          Reply
    7. Kim

      May 23, 2016 at 12:06 am

      These were yummy. Curious why the recipe calls for an entire pkg of spinach but only uses half.

      Reply
      • Rachael Russon

        August 11, 2016 at 4:47 pm

        The other half is used at the very bottom to dress the bun

        Reply
      • Anonymous

        November 18, 2016 at 7:17 pm

        The rest is for garnish.

        Reply
    8. Olivia

      August 09, 2015 at 4:06 am

      How much quinoa would I need if it's cooked already?:)

      Reply
    9. Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen

      March 03, 2015 at 8:00 am

      First time on your blog! This CHICKPEA QUINOA BURGER looks absolutely YUMMY and delish! Loved those gorgeous clicks too! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • Vaishali Honawar

        March 05, 2015 at 9:25 am

        Welcome, Anu, and thanks for your kind words. ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    10. Miss Messy

      January 15, 2015 at 9:50 am

      these look heavenly! I love a good veggie burger and these are right up my street.

      Reply
    11. Mario Leto

      January 14, 2015 at 10:23 pm

      4 stars
      Strange how so many comments on recipes are by people who haven't tried the recipes yet.
      Anyway, I made these today. They were fabulous. They were rather soft, but what veggie burger isn't? I substituted flax meal for the chickpea flour because it was at hand, and I doubled the spinach in the burgers because spinach rocks and I wanted a bit more moisture to form the burgers. Thanks for the good eats. I'm always looking for new ways to mash together nutritious foods for a ride on a bun with fresh veggies and condiments.

      Reply
      • Vaishali Honawar

        January 14, 2015 at 10:35 pm

        Hi Mario, so thrilled you tried them, and thanks for letting me know. Great idea to add flaxmeal and more spinach-- the healthier the better. ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    12. narf77

      January 14, 2015 at 1:07 pm

      5 stars
      These looks simply amazing Vaishali. It's hot, humid and oppressive here at the moment and cooking is something that I just don't want to do but these burgers could be cooked up on the bbq outside and look really scrumptious. Thank you for your creative and most wonderful recipes ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • Vaishali Honawar

        January 14, 2015 at 10:34 pm

        Hi Narf77, I am a little envious of the heat right now. ๐Ÿ™‚ And yes, these would be great on the bbq. Hope you try, and thanks for your kind words!

        Reply

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