Chickpea Crunch Burgers

These veggie burgers were inspired by falafel. Instead of deep-frying them we coat the patties in cooked bulghur wheat which turns crispy as it pan-fr...ies. Though not an exact dupe, we think this provides a satisfying and healthy alternative. They make a great addition to a salad bowl like tabbouleh, or use them to fill pitta breads. Read more These veggie burgers were inspired by falafel. Instead of deep-frying them we coat the patties in cooked bulghur wheat which turns crispy as it pan-fries. Though not an exact dupe, we think this provides a satisfying and healthy alternative. They make a great addition to a salad bowl like tabbouleh, or use them to fill pitta breads.

Prep time
30 mins
Cook time
15 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
Yes
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
Prebiotics
Herbs &
spices
Nuts &
seeds
Contains
Nuts, Grains, Sesame, Gluten
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
Prebiotics
Herbs &
spices
Nuts &
seeds

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

395kcal
Calories
13g
Total Fat
57g
Carbs
6g
Sugars
15g
Protein
12g
Fibre
5mg
Iron
28%
 
129mg
Magnesium
31%
 
322mg
Phosporus
26%
 
596mg
Potassium
13%
 
246mg
Sodium
11%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
0mcg
Vitamin B12
0%
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
2.6mg
Vitamin E
17%
 
79mcg
Vitamin B9
20%
 
42mcg
Vitamin A
5%
 
15mg
Vitamin C
17%
 
2.6mg
Zinc
24%
 
74mcg
Vitamin K
62%
 
0.5mg
Copper
56%
 
0.1mg
Vitamin B2
8%
 
3mg
Vitamin B3
19%
 
0.6mg
Vitamin B6
35%
 
127mg
Calcium
10%
 
Calories: 395kcal; Total Fat: 13g; Carbs: 57g; Sugars: 6g; Protein: 15g; Fibre: 12g; Iron: 5mg (28%); Magnesium: 129mg (31%); Phosporus: 322mg (26%); Potassium: 596mg (13%); Sodium: 246mg (11%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 2.6mg (17%); Vitamin B9: 79mcg (20%); Vitamin A: 42mcg (5%); Vitamin C: 15mg (17%); Zinc: 2.6mg (24%); Vitamin K: 74mcg (62%); Copper: 0.5mg (56%); Vitamin B2: 0.1mg (8%); Vitamin B3: 3mg (19%); Vitamin B6: 0.6mg (35%); Calcium: 127mg (10%)
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Notes

Note: To cook bulghur, place 50g of bulgur in a saucepan with 175ml of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes until the water has evaporated. Make sure the grains are dry before adding them to the burger mix.

The finer your onions are diced, the better the texture will be. A food processor can be used for this if you have one.

Freezing Instructions: Burgers can be frozen for up to 3 months. Wrap well. Allow to defrost overnight in the refrigerator and let sit out for 30 minutes to lose fridge chill before cooking as usual. No other components can be frozen.

Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
Prebiotics
Herbs &
spices
Nuts &
seeds
Contains
Nuts, Grains, Sesame, Gluten
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User comments (2)

Lucy 2 weeks ago

Yummmm

Howard 2 months ago

Delicious but a disaster with the burgers falling apart during cooking and trying to add the cooked bulgar wheat was impossible.

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