Chickpeas replace the chicken in these meatless Buffalo Chickpea Burgers, which are both gluten-free and grain-free, and can easily be made vegan.
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.
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. All of the remaining ingredients in the burger itself are already vegan. One of vegan Buffalo sauce brand that also happens to be grain-free is Tessemae’s.
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 [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.
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 (divided)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 (15-oz.) can unsalted chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon chickpea (garbanzo bean) flour
- 2 tablespoons gluten-free, grain-free Buffalo sauce plus 1 teaspoon (use vegan Buffalo sauce for vegan option)
Instructions
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Blend the carrots, shallot and parsley in food processor on the pulse setting until finely chopped, but not pureed. You may have to stop to scrape down the sides.
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Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a non-stick skillet. Add carrot mixture and ½ teaspoon salt.
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Cook carrot mixture on medium-low for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Allow to cool 1-2 minutes.
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While carrot mixture is cooking, rinse out the food processor and set aside.
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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.
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Transfer chickpea mixture to a large bowl. Add chickpea flour and 1 tablespoon Buffalo sauce. Mix thoroughly.
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Use your hands to form four patties.
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Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a non-stick skillet.
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Add burgers to the skillet and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
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Flip burgers and cook for 5 more minutes.
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Add ½ teaspoon Buffalo sauce to the top of each burger and flip. Cook over low heat for 1 minute.
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Add an additional ½ teaspoon Buffalo sauce to the top of each burger and flip. Cook an additional minute over low heat.
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Serve with desired toppings. We used sliced avocado, vegetarian-friendly blue cheese dressing and more Buffalo sauce.
Recipe Notes
The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Accuracy is not guaranteed. Information shown should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
*Please note nutrition calculation is for the burger itself and does not include any toppings or buns.
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So friggin unique!!! YOU are doing what I recommended – making veggie burgers from scratch so you know EXACTLY what goes into them!!! 🙂
You know it, girl! I loved your piece on veggie burgers! Thanks so much! 🙂
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! 🙂
Thanks David! I loooove Buffalo sauce! And chickpeas 🙂
This HAS to taste incredible! It looks incredible and flavorful! I need to try it for sure.
Thank you so much, Denise! Hope you enjoy it!
These buffalo chickpea burgers look great! I love the different ways that you use chickpeas!
Thank you Dawn! Chickpeas rock!
love a tasty vegetarian dish like this! Bet buffalo makes it absolutely delicious!
Yes, Buffalo sauce rocks! Thank you Shadi! 🙂
Cooking with chickpeas is one of my favorite healthy tricks! There’s something about that Buffalo flavor that I just love too!
Thanks Krissy! I ♥ both so much too! 🙂
I love chickpea burgers and this looks so good! Plus, it has buffalo sauce! Dynamite!
Thank you Shanika! Yay for chickpeas and Buffalo sauce! 🙂
These sound so good! Perfect for game day!
Thanks Allison! 🙂
I love a good chickpea burger! How brilliant to use Buffalo sauce too – I’m kinda obsessed with all things Buffalo sauce and can’t wait to try this!!
I’m obsessed with Buffalo sauce too! Thank you Lauren! 🙂
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!!
I hope you go for it, David! Chickpea burgers are awesome! 🙂
Feeling better with less meat and more vegan meals. This is one delicious way to enjoy meatless Mondays. Look crispy and delicious!
Yes, I’ve been doing the same myself. Thanks so much! 🙂
These look divine! I’m going to have to drizzle it with your avocado bleu cheese. Yummy!
Thanks Krystle! I bet they would taste great with the avocado blue cheese…going to have to give that a try! 🙂