Golden Crispy Chickpea 'Best' Burger

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

A plant-powered patty packed with smoky paprika and fresh herbs, served on toasted brioche with avocado spread for a satisfying meal that's best enjoyed fresh. This vegetarian recipe, ready in about 32 minutes, pairs canned chickpeas, olive oil, and garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 avocado, mashed
• 2 brioche buns
• 2 cups mixed greens

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
2. Step 2: In a food processor, combine drained chickpeas, garlic oil, paprika, oregano, and 3 tbsp flour. Pulse until mostly smooth but still textured, about 20 seconds.
3. Step 3: Form mixture into two 3-inch patties. Heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in the skillet over medium-high heat and cook patties for 4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy around the edges.
4. Step 4: Toast brioche buns cut-side down in a dry skillet for 1 minute. Spread mashed avocado evenly on both halves, top with a chickpea patty, and add mixed greens.