These Chickpea Veggie Patties are a simple, healthy, and delicious plant-based meal packed with vegetables, herbs, and protein-rich chickpeas. With shredded carrots, zucchini, fresh basil, and garlic, these patties are full of flavor while still being mild enough for kids to enjoy. They’re perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or meatless Mondays, and can be served on buns, in wraps, or over salads for a versatile, family-friendly meal.
Why Families Love These Chickpea Burgers
These chickpea veggie patties are a great healthy, plant-based dinner- and they are so easy to make at home! Packed with chickpeas, veggies, and fresh herbs, they are delicious served as is or loaded into a bun served burger style.
Families love them because they’re:
- Plant-based and protein-rich
- Packed with vegetables
- Budget-friendly
- Easy to make and customize
- Kid-friendly and mild in flavor
They’re crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and hold together beautifully.
Tips for the Best Chickpea Patties:
- Squeeze excess moisture from zucchini to prevent soggy patties.
- Don’t overmix—the texture should stay slightly chunky.
- If mixture feels too wet, add a bit more flour.
- Let patties rest for a few minutes before cooking to help them hold together.
Easy Variations:
These chickpea veggie patties are super easy to customize.
Make Them Vegan
- Replace egg with a flax egg (1 tablespoon flaxseed + 2.5 tablespoons water)
Add More Flavor
- cumin
- paprika
- Italian seasoning
Add Cheese
- feta or shredded cheddar for extra richness
Storage and Meal Prep
Refrigerator:
Store cooked patties for up to 4 days.
Freezer:
Freeze uncooked or cooked patties for up to 3 months.
Reheat:
Warm in a skillet or oven for best texture.
How to Serve Chickpea Patties
Serve these burgers in a variety of ways:
- on whole grain buns
- in lettuce wraps
- over salads or grain bowls
- with dips like tzatziki or hummus
Top with:
- avocado
- tomato
- cucumber
- yogurt sauce
More Plant-Based Meals:
Chickpea Veggie Patties
These Chickpea Veggie Patties are a simple, healthy, and delicious plant-based meal packed with veggies, herbs, and protein-rich chickpeas.
Servings: 6
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Transfer chickpeas to a large bowl. Use a potato masher to mash until mostly broken down, leaving about ⅓ of the chickpeas whole for texture.
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Add the, egg, shredded carrots, zucchini, green onions, basil, flour, garlic, lemon juice, cayenne, salt and pepper. Mix gently until combined. Avoid overmixing. If the mixture is too wet, add a tablespoon at a time of flour or bread crumbs until you can shape into a patty.
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Using your hands, shape the mixture into patties, about ⅓ cup per patty.
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Stovetop Method: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties for about 6 minutes per side, until golden brown and heated through.Oven Method: Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes, flip, and bake another 5 minutes.
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