These spinach and feta chickpea burgers are super easy to make, and take just 6 ingredients and 10 minutes! A simple gluten-free and vegetarian dinner idea that's full of flavor.
Watch how to make these Spinach & Feta Chickpea Burgers (1 min)
As if a chickpea burger couldn't get any better.
Said no one E.V.E.R.
Bean burgers definitely deserve some more r-e-s-p-e-c-t simply because of how easy they are to make. I mean, raise your hand if you've ever felt personally victimized by a veggie burger recipe with a CVS receipt of ingredients. See, we're all in this together.
Really, I could have made these chickpea burgers with two ingredients, but as Julia Childs says, "Feta makes everything bettah."
..Okay, fine. Julia Childs didn't actually say that, but when I say it in my mind, I sound like Julia Childs so it might as well have just been her all along.
Back to feta.
It's the closest thing to eating pure salt without the strange looks. Did anyone ever think that spinach and feta would be such besties for the resties as they are? Like, if this was high school, I'd vote them cutest couple just so peanut butter and chocolate don't win it for the third year in a row.
But somehow, spinach's earthiness and feta's saltiness turn humble legumes into a mediterranean lovechild on a bun. I seriously think Julia said that at one point in her life.
Money-Saving Tips for these Spinach & Feta Chickpea Burgers:
- Buy the big cans. You know, the cans of beans you could do some serious damage with. You get more for your money, and can make a double batch of these burgers to stock your freezer with.
- Use frozen. Chopped and frozen spinach is seriously my favorite shortcut ingredient. It is SUCH an expensive way to get a lot of cooked spinach without watching an entire package wither away into a few leaves. Plus, it saves you major time and prep.
- Buy a block. If you can find a block of store-brand feta, or at your grocery store's salad bar, it is usually less expensive than the pre-crumbled packages. Just make sure to check the price per pound, and compare to find the best bargain.
More bean burger recipes:
Quick & Easy Bean Burgers
Hummus Stuffed Black Bean Burgers
Spinach and Feta Chickpea Burgers
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 3 burgers 1x
Description
These spinach and feta chickpea burgers are super easy to make, and take just 6 ingredients and 10 minutes! A simple gluten-free and vegetarian dinner idea that's full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained
- 1 tablespoon gluten-free flour (or all-purpose if not strictly gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup frozen, chopped spinach, thawed
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
- cooking spray or 1 teaspoon oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mash together chickpeas, flour, garlic powder, and pepper thoroughly.
- Stir in spinach and feta cheese until combined.
- Form mixture into three patties, and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and coat with cooking spray.
- Add burgers and cook 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or up to a month in the freezer.
Notes
- Make sure to mash beans well to allow the mixture to hold its shape. You can test the mixture by squeezing a portion of it in your hands to see if it sticks together. If not, keep mashing, or add a little more flour if it's too wet, or a little water if it's too dry.
- These can be frozen before or after cooking. Make sure they are completely cooled if cooked, and lay flat before freezing to avoid sticking together.
- Serve on a burger bun with hummus, or over a bed of greens.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: burger
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: mediterranean
Keywords: chickpea, burger, vegetarian, recipe, gluten free, spinach, feta
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Deborah Brooks
Spinach and feta are always a fantastic combo to me! Love to make my own veggie burgers
Brynn at The Domestic Dietitian
"cvs receipt"...truer words have never been spoken! this looks fantastic
GiGi Eats
You make vegetarian look GOOOOODDDD!
Neaka
I just made these and they are good my son even liked them. I did add more garlic powder. I also added garlic salt with parsley and I used organic coconut flour, I also added more black pepper as well and a little more feta cheese as well. We ate them on a hamburger bun which we added mustard, purple onion, sweet onion, tomatoes and romaine lettuce oh and my son added miracle whip to his. Also I cooked them in grape seed oil and made one in the air fryer I must say the air fryer makes them way more crispy if you like crispy.
Emily Cooper
Love the air fryer tip! I need to get one so I can try that next time! 🙂