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Taco Chickpea Burgers

These Taco Chickpea Burgers are a delicious twist on classic veggie burgers, packed with bold Tex-Mex flavors and wholesome ingredients. Made with chickpeas, half-boiled grated potato, Greek yogurt, oats, and taco seasoning, they're crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and full of plant-based protein and fiber. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, meal prep, or Meatless Monday, these burgers are easy to make, budget-friendly, and can be served with your favorite toppings like avocado, salsa, lettuce, and a creamy taco sauce.
Course Dinner Lunch
Cuisine Mexican
Diet Vegetarian
Keyword Budget-friendly vegetarian recipes, chickpea burger,, Easy vegetarian dinner, Fiber-rich vegetarian meals, Meatless Monday recipes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients

Taco Chickpea Burgers

  • 1 cup chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium potato parboiled and mashed or grated
  • ⅓ cup rolled oats
  • ¼ cup grated carrot
  • ¼ cup finely diced onion
  • 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 –2 tbsp taco seasoning depending on how spicy yours is
  • 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • ½ tsp cumin powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp lime juice
  • 1- 2 cloves of garlic minced or grated
  • Salt and pepper taste first—taco seasoning often contains salt
  • 1 –2 tsp olive oil for cooking

Creamy Taco Sauce

  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp lime juice optional
  • 1 avocado
  • ½ tsp taco seasoning
  • 1 tbsp chopped cilantro optional
  • Salt and pepper

Toppings

  • Lettuce
  • Tomato
  • Avocado or guacamole
  • Red onion
  • Salsa or pico de gallo

Instructions

Taco Chickpea Burgers

  • Mash the chickpeas in a large bowl, leaving some texture.
  • Mix in the potato, oats, carrot, onion, Greek yogurt, taco seasoning, garlic, cumin powder, paprika, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
  • If the mixture feels too wet, add 1–2 tablespoons more oats. If it feels too dry, stir in another tablespoon of Greek yogurt.
  • Shape into 2 large patties or 4 small ones.
  • Chilling the patties for 15-20 minutes before cooking.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook each burger for about 5- 6 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
  • You can also bake or air fry them for a lighter option.
  • Serve the burger with your choice of toppings and sauce.

Creamy Taco Sauce

  • Combine Greek yogurt, avocado, lime juice, taco seasoning, chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well until the ingredients are fully combined.
    • Chilling the patties before cooking helps them hold together better.