Vegan Lentil and Chickpea Patties Recipe
These Vegan Lentil and Chickpea Patties are what happens when meatless Mondays finally get their act together and start showing off.
They’re crispy, golden, protein-packed, and way sassier than those frozen cardboard veggie burgers you regret buying.
They hold together like your high ponytail on a windy day and taste like a hug from your vegan bestie.
Spiced with flair, baked to perfection, and ready to slap onto buns, salads, or straight into your mouth at 11 p.m.
Basically, these patties are multitasking queens—just like you after three espressos and one breakup playlist.
Vegan Lentil and Chickpea Patties Recipe
Hearty vegan patties made from lentils and chickpeas, seasoned with herbs and spices, then pan-fried or baked for crispy, golden goodness.
Ingredients
- Cooked lentils – 1 cup
- Cooked chickpeas – 1 cup
- Onion finely chopped – 1 small
- Garlic minced – 2 cloves
- Carrot grated – ½ cup
- Rolled oats – ½ cup
- Fresh parsley – 2 tablespoons
- Ground cumin – 1 teaspoon
- Smoked paprika – ½ teaspoon
- Salt – ½ teaspoon
- Black pepper – ¼ teaspoon
- Lemon juice – 1 tablespoon
- Olive oil – 1 tablespoon for pan-frying or brushing if baking
Instructions
- Mash lentils and chickpeas in a bowl or food processor. Leave it chunky—no one wants mushy energy.
- Add onion, garlic, carrot, oats, parsley, and all the spices. Stir like you’re on a cooking show.
- Squeeze in lemon juice and mix until everything holds together like your favorite pair of leggings.
- Form mixture into patties with your hands. Channel that sculpting energy from contouring your cheekbones.
- For pan-frying, heat oil in a skillet over medium. Cook patties 4–5 minutes each side until golden and fabulous.
- For baking, preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place patties on parchment-lined sheet, brush with oil, and bake for 25 minutes, flipping halfway.
Notes
🧮 Nutritional Values (Per Patty)
- Calories: 160
- Total Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
💊 Vitamins and Minerals (Per Patty)
- Folate: 35%
- Iron: 18%
- Vitamin A: 10%
- Magnesium: 15%
- Potassium: 12%
📝 Additional Notes/Tips
- Add chili flakes if your ex just texted you and you need spice therapy.
- Serve with tahini, vegan mayo, or avocado—because dry patties are a crime.
- Make a double batch and freeze like a responsible adult meal-prepper.
- These also make killer sliders. Or throw them in a pita with greens and strut.
- Pro tip: don’t skip lemon juice. It’s not just for drama—it balances the whole flavor party.
