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Buffalo Chickpea Burgers [Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Vegetarian & With Vegan Option]

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Chickpeas replace the chicken in these meatless Buffalo Chickpea Burgers, which are both gluten-free and grain-free, and can easily be made vegan.
Buffalo Chickpea Burgers
Listen up, people! These chickpea burgers are the bomb! And I’m not just saying that because I made them. LOL 😉

Seriously, I am soooo in ♥ with them. Can I let you in on a little secret? Would you believe these are the FIRST veggie burgers I ever made from scratch? For real! It’s true! So, I figured for my first go at it, I’d start by using my favorite legume…the chickpea.

Come on; say it with me:

chickpeas aren’t just for hummus! 🙂

Although I have been dubbed “the hummus queen” among food blog friends (I label I am truly proud of), I’ve also made my fair share of non-hummus chickpea dishes as well. See my Chickpea Tacos with Avocado Blue Cheese Dressing, Lemon-Parmesan Chickpea Salad and Chickpea Salad with Olives and Walnuts.

In fact, ever since I made my Chickpea Salad with Walnuts and Olives, I’ve been experimenting with using chickpeas in place of chicken in other recipes, such as these Buffalo Chickpea Burgers which are a vegetarian variation of my Buffalo Chicken Burgers.
Buffalo Chickpea Burgers
I am also working on a recipe for “chicken-less” chickpea nuggets (hopefully coming soon to the blog).

In the meantime, let’s focus on these burgers. With a little sweetness from the carrot, a little tanginess from the Buffalo sauce and a LOT of deliciousness, these Buffalo Chickpea Burgers are not only tasty, but are also both gluten-free and grain-free, and can also be made vegan too.

Did somebody say grain-free?

Yes! Chickpea flour replaces the bread crumbs or oats typically used for binding, and using a grain-free Buffalo sauce (one with vinegar that is derived from a non-grain source) ensures that they stay grain-free. We also kept our bun grain-free by using Against the Grain Gourmet brand rolls (FYI – these are not vegan).

What Buffalo sauce brands are grain-free?

Steve’s PaleoGoods and Noble Made are two grain-free options.

What about the vegan option?

Simply use your favorite vegan Buffalo sauce and vegan toppings. Add a vegan and gluten-free bun too. It’s that easy!
Buffalo Chickpea Burgers
So, what are you waiting for? Let’s get cooking! Check out the recipe for everything you’ll need to make this winner winner, chickpea dinner! 🙂

Buffalo Chickpea Burgers
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Buffalo Chickpea Burgers [Gluten-Free, Vegetarian & with Vegan Option]

Chickpeas replace the chicken in these meatless Buffalo Chickpea Burgers, which are both gluten-free and grain-free, and can easily be made vegan.

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword buffalo sauce, chickpea, chickpeas, vegetarian, veggie burger
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 21 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 216 kcal
Author Sherri Hall

Ingredients

  • 2 medium carrots (peeled and cut into large pieces)
  • 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped shallot
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (heaping tablespoons)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 (15-oz.) can unsalted chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon chickpea flour
  • 2 tablespoons gluten-free, grain-free Buffalo sauce plus 1 teaspoon (use vegan Buffalo sauce for vegan option)

Instructions

  1. Blend the carrots, shallot and parsley in food processor until finely chopped, but not pureed.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a non-stick skillet. Add carrot mixture and ½ teaspoon salt.

  3. Cook carrot mixture on medium-low for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Allow to cool 1-2 minutes.

  4. While carrot mixture is cooking, rinse out the food processor and set aside.

  5. Add chickpeas and carrot mixture to the food processor. Process on low until everything is well combined but not pureed, scraping down the sides as needed.
  6. Transfer chickpea mixture to a large bowl. Add chickpea flour and 1 tablespoon Buffalo sauce. Mix thoroughly.
  7. Use your hands to form four patties.
  8. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a non-stick skillet.
  9. Add burgers to the skillet and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  10. Flip burgers and cook for 5 more minutes.
  11. Add ½ teaspoon Buffalo sauce to the top of each burger and flip. Cook over low heat for 1 minute.
  12. Add an additional ½ teaspoon Buffalo sauce to the top of each burger and flip. Cook an additional minute over low heat.
  13. Serve with desired toppings.

Recipe Notes

*Please note nutrition calculation is for the burger itself and does not include any toppings or buns.

Nutrition Facts
Buffalo Chickpea Burgers [Gluten-Free, Vegetarian & with Vegan Option]
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 629mg 26%
Potassium 304mg 9%
Total Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 6g 24%
Sugars 2g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin A 105.6%
Vitamin C 5.9%
Calcium 5.2%
Iron 10.1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

So, what do you think? Are you going to give these Buffalo Chickpea Burgers a try? Did you already make them? Let me know in the comments below.

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  1. So friggin unique!!! YOU are doing what I recommended – making veggie burgers from scratch so you know EXACTLY what goes into them!!! 🙂

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  2. You had me at buffalo! Now I love a good beef burger, and I’ve done chicken burgers on occasion, too…but I must admit that I’ve never even had a chickpea burger. I do love hummus, though, so I’m totally down to try these out! I was surprised to see the carrots in there, but it totally makes sense. It’s football season, and that means buffalo everything needs to be on the table! 🙂

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  5. love a tasty vegetarian dish like this! Bet buffalo makes it absolutely delicious!

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  6. Cooking with chickpeas is one of my favorite healthy tricks! There’s something about that Buffalo flavor that I just love too!

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  10. You had me at buffalo! So I’ve never had a chickpea burger, but I’d be curious to try it…especially if it involves buffalo sauce and a drizzle of ranch or blue cheese dressing. Yum!!

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