Vegetarian Burgers

These meat-free Vegetarian Burgers are brimming with spinach and protein-rich chickpeas all tucked into a soft, gluten-free bun. Ideal for a delicious family meal!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 15

Total Time 45

Servings patties

Calories 175kcal

Author Samantha Pickthall

Ingredients

Burger Buns

Store-bought regular or gluten-free burger buns, or gluten-free bread rolls

Vegetarian Patties

3 cups fresh spinach, or Swiss chard leaves
2 stalks celery, trimmed
⅓ cup fresh rosemary
⅓ cup fresh parsley
1 cup canned chickpeas, drained
Half of 1 avocado
1 small tomato
1 small red onion, peeled and halved
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp ground paprika
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp pepper
¾ cup gluten-free all-purpose flour, or all-purpose flour
1-2 Tbsp coconut oil, for cooking

Fillings

Fresh curly kale leaves
Sliced tomato
Cheese slices, dairy-free if desired
Sliced purple onion
Avocado, smashed
Tomato sauce

Instructions

Vegetarian Patties

Process Greens: In a high-speed food processor, add spinach (or Swiss chard), celery, rosemary, and parsley. Blend on high until all greens are completely chopped. Set aside. Pour greens into a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
Prepare Veggie Mix: To the processor, add the drained chickpeas, avocado, tomato, onion, garlic, turmeric, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper. Blend on high until smooth but still a little chunky. The chickpeas should just be turning smooth.
Combine Mixtures: Pour the chickpea mixture into the bowl with the greens. Mix until well combined.
Add Flour: Sprinkle in the flour and mix until well combined.
Form Patties: Shape the mixture into burger patties, sized to fit your buns. Set them aside on a tray or plate.
Cook Patties: Heat a tablespoon of coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the formed patties into skillet, cooking in batches if needed, and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until dark golden and fully cooked. Repeat with the remaining mixture, adding an extra 1 tablespoon oil when needed to coat the skillet.
Assemble Burgers: Slice the burger buns, add the cooked patty and place in your desired fillings and close the bun.
Serve and Enjoy: Serve the vegetarian burgers hot with a side of fries or a fresh salad. Enjoy!

Notes

Store: Any leftover patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Freezing: Freeze them individually on a baking sheet before transferring to a freezer-safe bag or container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating to serve.

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