BBQ Cheddar Chickpea Burgers.
I managed to take a bean burger and add cheese and barbeque sauce to it.
Please don’t say you’re surprised.
Even since I first made Sarah’s thai veggie burgers a few months back, I’ve been eating them like they’re going out of style baby. #sosogood.
I thought it was high time I tried making a few of my own, and I even ADDED BROCCOLI. Behold – the first recipe on this blog that contains broccoli. Behold – the last recipe on this blog that will ever contain broccoli.
I think.
I have no idea actually. I might have had a recipe back in the day that incorporated some broccoli before I embraced my true hatred for it. THAT was a total stress reliever.
But here? You can’t even taste it! How lovely.
Let me tell you a little something something: I’m a giant fan of beans. Pretty sure I say that like once a week, but whatever. The truth is I go through nearly a can of chickpeas a day. Freaking love. That’s what that is.
I figured that taking a bunch of things I spaz over, like bone suckin’ sauce, caramelized red onions and sharp cheddar cheese… and combining them with chickpeas would solve all life’s problems. Even if they are a little ugly. Plus I threw some extra vegetable-like stuff in there (such as those horrid trees) to trick myself since I’m eternally six years old. Best result ever. And easiest thing ever too. Just throw the ingredients in the food processor and boom – you’re all set. Don’t overprocess as the end result can become mushy. Nobody likes a sandwich full of mush.
Oh and puhhhhlease top with extra cheddar. Duh.
BBQ Cheddar Chickpea Burgers
[adapted from thai veggie burgers from sarah’s book!]
makes 4 burgers
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/2 teaspoon olive oil + 1/2 tablespoon
1/2 cup broccoli
1 medium-sized peeled carrot, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup freshly grated cheddar cheese + more for topping
2 tablespoons barbeque sauce + more for topping
1 teaspoon honey
2 1/2-3 tablespoons whole wheat pastry flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
Heat a small skillet over low heat and add 1/2 teaspoon olive oil. Throw in onions with a pinch of salt, stir to coat, then let cook and caramelize for 5-6 minutes. This should happen fairly quickly since they are chopped small. Remove from heat and set aside.
In the bowl of your food processor, add broccoli and carrot, pulsing until chopped very finely. Add chickpeas, sauce, honey, flour, cheese, onions, salt, pepper, paprika and onion powder. Process and pulse until completely combined but not pureed. Carefully remove from processor bowl and form into 4 burgers. If you feel that your burgers and somewhat delicate, refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add remaining olive oil. Once hot, add burgers to the skillet and cook on each side until golden brown and crispy on the outsides, about 3-4 minutes. Be gentle when flipping and removing burgers so they don’t crack or fall apart. Serve on toasted buns with additional cheddar, red onion and sauce.
Now I’m hunnnngry.
180 Comments on “BBQ Cheddar Chickpea Burgers.”
LOVE! I eat chickpeas / other beans like they are going out of style and this is just a great way to add to that:-)
These. look. divine. AHhh I wish I could pack one for my lunch today instead of my boring ham sandwich. Send one to Philly please :)
Wow… just… Wow!
You’ve managed to turn something packed with veggies and made it sound heavenly!
Definitely want to give these a try.
Looks yummy! I am yet to make a veggie burger, but you make it look so delectable. Great for my Monday night fend for yourself night! Thanks Jessica for the creative recipe!!
i adore black bean burgers and had the best one i’ve ever had quite recently and that one contained chickpeas AND black beans! but i’m curious about an exclusive chickpea version! i’ve never made my own bean burgers, but i will most definitely use this recipe for my first try.
My husband would NEVER go for this (does yours?!?) but I am DEFINITELY making these next time he is outta town. Yum!
No way. He would never eat anything like this! Luckily he travels a lot.
I just posted about black bean burgers- love they way they can make a perfect burger!
Congrats on your first (and potentially last) recipe with broccoli! ;) It looks delicious!
Now I AM hungry as well!! Yum, yum!
My stomach is pissed at my mouth that this isn’t occurring right now.
You are going to be so prepared if you ever have kids since you will be sneaking veggies into everything already:) please don’t put black beans in my brownies though!
Never!
Looks so good! I’ve been eyeing on trying out chickpea patties but I end up making chickpea dumplings instead. They’re oh so good!
Never tried them but I just happen to have a bag of dried chick peas in the pantry that could be transformed!
Love thos idea! Especially right before burger season!
Yumm! I just boiled up a huge pot of chickpeas last night for cooking (and snacking!) this week! Did Mr. How Sweet mind eating these when he found out his burger was made of chick-peas and not chick-en? ;)
Ha, he definitely did NOT eat these. He probably didn’t even know I made them until he saw them pop up this morning. That should say something (bad) about the state of our fridge.
Yum! I love bean burgers….these sound like an awesome lunch!!!!
This is awesome! I love a good chickpea burger. Yum!
I lurve me some chickpeas, too. These burgers look p-p-perfect and they’re going to be l-l-lunch today :)
I love a good veggie burger, and this one sounds especially delicious!
The idea of making a bean burger has been dancing around in my head for quite some time and I haven’t acted on it because 1.) my boyfriend doesn’t eat beans and 2.) up until now, I hadn’t seen a recipe that compelled me to try it. You recipe looks great. I like that you use pastry flour instead of bread crumbs and BBQ sauce is always great (My favorite is the Trader Joe’s kind ;) Thanks for an awesome recipe!
I am a chickpea fanatic too, it’s kind of a problem. I mean if you consider 4 types of hummus in your fridge at all times a problem. Which I don’t… so… these look awesome. I like bean burgers way better than meat these days.
This looks fab! Chickpea burgers here we come!!!
Cheese & barbecue sauce make the world go round :) Love this recipe!
This looks AMAZING. I’m totally impressed. No bacon? Oh, and speaking of bacon.. we had some friends over the other night and “bacon syrup” definitely came up in conversation.
I miss you! We need to get together soon!!!
Agreed!
Can you believe I’ve NEVER tried chickpeas (except in Hummus)? Definitely remedying that SOON!!!
OMG! You must must must make roasted chickpeas. I eat them everyday.
So in love with barbeque sauce – as a vegetarian my options can be limited, so these look like the perfect barbeque sauce delivery system. ;)
I love beans too! More bean recipes please! I’ll definitely try this one.
ummmmmmmmm yes, please. I love beans too…even though they tend to occasionally give me a tummy-ache! But chickpeas? Pass the hummus! Maybe I could make this medditerranean style, top with some hummus? Maybe…some feta. Either way, this blows me out of the water!
MANGIA!!!
Those look delicious!! I’ve been throwing BBQ sauce on… everything… lately. It’s even good on eggs–with broccoli.
Suuuuper creative veggie burger combo!! Not sure I’ve ever seen a BBQ veg burg. Well done my friend. Chris will definitely love these.
Yum! I love burgers and this takes the cake…or the bun. heh.
YUM! :)
That sounds and looks SO GOOD! I don’t believe you on the broccoli though. There is nothing with broccoli in it that doesn’t taste like horridness. I’ll swap it out with spinach or arugula!
Arugula with barbecue sauce = delicious.
Thanks for sharing another great idea!
If you swap and it works let me know – I fear the greens don’t have enough texture!
The saddest moment ever is when I go to the pantry to grab a can of chickpeas and there’s none left! Happens at least 2x a month. We eat far too many beans over here.
I have been looooving chickpea burgers lately!
Um…onion powder? In the directions but not specified in the ingredients list! I want to make them EXACTLY as you made them! I just happen to have a little BBQ sauce left, too! It’s a sign! Although, I might have to make these really messy and add the mashed avocado/Greek yogurt mix I want to put on everything now!
I, too, am a lover of roasted chickpeas and was lamenting last night that I haven’t had any in DAYS! WHAT? Major withdrawal symptoms here! Do you make yours with smoked paprika, too?!? (…and garlic powder and onion powder!) So awesome!!! Going in the oven right after the roasted sweet potatoes come out!
And I actually have a son WHO EATS ALL THIS GOOD STUFF!
Oops sorry! Just fixed it.
Just perfect! I have a lot of cooked chickpeas left from the hummus that I made and this is a great thing to turn that into! Thanks for the idea. :)
I’ve never tried chickpeas in anything besides hummus. I am thinking I need to remedy that! These look amazing.
These look like THE BEST bean burgers I.have.ever.seen and I’ve seen one or two. And wow, you have surpassed all! Leave it to the omnivore to create the best looking vegetarian burger ever!! :)
Yum! I’m all about anything with BBQ sauce on it!
Oh yum. I think I just died and went to heaven. Homemade veggie burgers are on of my Absolute Favorite Things.
i don’t think BBQ sauce is on enough things. these burgers look fantastic!
These look great, and I love that you snuck in the broccoli!
I was thinking of just making roasted chickpeas, but bbq sauce and cheddar makes everything better!
YUM. I could totally do one of these for breakfast. And lunch.
I made your buffalo chicken soup yesterday and will be making this soon. Where would I be with you ;)
Holy YUM! That looks amazing!
You’re making me hungry!
I’ve been looking for meals to make for the freezer before the baby comes– I think I need to make a big batch of these!!
Beautiful and so healthy too. The smoked paprika is perfect with these flavors. I would need seconds.