Zucchini Chickpea Burgers

By Deryn Macey

5 from 8 votes

on May 08, 2016, Updated Jul 24, 2024

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These Zucchini Chickpea Burgers are full of flavour and hold together through cooking. These burgers are vegan, gluten-free, oil-free

Lemon Tahini Chickpea Veggie Burgers

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Lemon Tahini Chickpea Veggie Burgers

These veggie burgers are made with chickpeas, zucchini, tahini, lemon, oats and a handful of yummy flavour boosters such as garlic. Best thing about these beauties, if you cook them over medium heat in a good non-stick skillet, they come out crispy and perfect on the outside, soft on the inside and they hold together nicely! The fact that they hold together actually makes them perfect for grab-n-go snacking next day too!

Lemon Tahini Chickpea Veggie Burgers

I typically eat these with a big salad on the side but they’re also amazing on a delicious bun topped with all your favourite veggie burger toppings. Avocado, lettuce and tomato makes a great combo! Try adding an extra drizzle of tahini on top too…amazing.

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Serve these with a side of baked parsnip fries, oil-free baked fries or kale caesar salad.

Lemon Tahini Chickpea Veggie Burgers
5 from 8 votes

Zucchini Chickpea Burgers

By: Deryn Macey
These delicious veggie burgers and full of flavour and perfect on a bun piled high with your favourite toppings!
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Servings: 9
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Ingredients 

  • 2 cups 350 g cooked chickpeas
  • 1/2 150 g red onion, finely diced
  • 1 200 g zucchini, grated
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest, optional for extra lemon flavour
  • 3 tbsp 45 g tahini
  • 1 cup 100 g quick oats
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp Frank’s Red Hot Sauce, optional
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder

Instructions 

  • Place the chickpeas in a bowl and mash with a fork. It’s okay if some whole chickpeas are left but it should be mostly mashed up. It can be chunky though.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.
  • Use your hands to form the mixture into 9 patties.
  • Lightly spray a good non-stick skillet with cooking oil and heat pan over medium heat. Cook the burgers for approximately 10 minutes per side until crisped and firm.

Notes

If you stick to the weighed measurements as above, the mixture should be perfect for forming patties. If you find it’s a bit too wet though, simply add more quick oats, 1 tbsp at at time until you can form patties. You can also make them bigger if you want!

Nutrition

Serving: 1burger, Calories: 143kcal, Carbohydrates: 20g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 5g
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27 Comments

  2. 5 stars
    These were so delicious!  Oh my goodness but they are wonderful!  Easy to make with a refreshingly savory taste like a burger you may enjoy on a tropical island. I was trying vegan recipients to Cooke for vegan family members but this one may just help us go plant based!  

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  3. 5 stars
    I will keep this recipe forever. I did it with my flatmates who don’t eat plant based and I will never forget the face of one of my flatmates when he tried the first burger. The taste, texture,… everything was just perfect! It was easy to follow the instructions so the result was far better than expected! 🙏🏼

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  4. I want to make these (And any other burgers) ahead of time and freeze them for quick meals. Do you have any tips for freezing? Also, could I use this recipe for meatballs too? Or would that require something different?

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    1. You can freeze these cooked or uncooked. To freeze cooked there is nothing special to do, just use a good sealable freezer-safe container or bag. Reheat in the oven, microwave or a pan. To freeze uncooked place a layer of parchment, wax or saran between the patties to they don’t stick together. I’ve never tried these as balls so I’m not sure how they would turn out! They should work ok but I can’t guarantee it. Let me know!

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  6. 5 stars
    I have recently become a vegan and have been trying a bunch of new recipes. I came across this gem and I’m so glad I did! Not only did I love them, but my hubby (non-vegan) did as well! Will definitely be making these again! Thank you!

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  7. Wow, I just love this super unique dish!!! So healthy and beautiful at the same time. My kid really loves this. Thanks for surprising me over and over again with great ideas!

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