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    Green Chili Veggie Burgers

    April 25, 2019 | Updated January 10, 2021 by Ryan 2 Comments

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    Loaded with green chilis, Mexican spices and tortilla chips, these chickpea green chili veggie burgers are a great healthy alternative to burgers.

    close-up of 4 green chili veggie burgers on white plate

    Growing up, I was quite the picky eater. Vegetables were basically public enemy #1. So I find it funny to think about my 15 year-old self looking at what I eat nowadays. I would have never tried a veggie burger back then. But as I've mentioned a few times already in this blog, Lauren introduced me to the wonders of the veggie burgers - hence today's post about these green chili veggie burgers.

    I'll admit, my impression of veggie burgers were always those frozen ones in the aisle. I just didn't find it appealing at all. However with my healthier eating habits nowadays, I was willing to give them a try. My first veggie burger that I made was this amazing sweet potato burger that I'll share at some point.

    After that I instantly changed my opinion of the veggie burger. Why am I not sharing today? Because since then we've made countless types of homemade veggie burgers and this just happened to be the one we made. I found it, like most recipes on Pinterest, from a blog called Minimalist Baker which can be found here.

    What makes these green chili veggie burgers great is no cooking ahead of time is involved which a lot of veggie burgers require. Well technically you need to cook some shallots and garlic but that takes 2 minutes! This is definitely the burger for those that like that southwest kick. You can make as spicy or as mild as you want with the spices and type of green chilis you use. While I like a little heat I can't handle too much so we went with the mild green chilis.

    Make no mistake, these green chili veggie burgers are not juicy and full of grease. So if you want a good old-fashioned burger definitely go that route. But if you're looking for a great alternative that has a lot of protein and veggies in it I would definitely give it a shot. To me this veggie burger is the perfect starter homemade veggie burger for those that have never had one.

    overlay of green chili veggie burgers on white plate

    What Ingredients Are In Green Chili Veggie Burgers?

    • Chickpeas
    • Mild green chilis
    • Olive oil
    • Shallots
    • Garlic
    • Spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, black pepper)
    • Limes
    • Egg
    • Cilantro
    • Tortilla chips
    • Toppings (cheese, avocado, tomato, salsa)

    Can I Make these Vegan/Egg Free?

    Yes you can use any egg substitute like flax or chia eggs, or 1 tablespoon of vegan mayo. If using flaxseed or chia seeds, stir 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal or chia seeds in 2 ½ tablespoon water and let sit for 5 minutes before using. (This replaces 1 egg) I personally don’t eat vegan so don’t make a ton of vegan meals but these will taste just as good with the substitutes.

    Tips for Tasty Green Chili Veggie Burgers

    I've made plenty of veggie burgers in the past few years and discovered that there are three keys to keeping your green chili veggie burgers together.

    1. Tortilla chips - by placing tortilla chips in the food processor and pulsing a few times, you create a healthy binder that is better than flour.
    2. Eggs - eggs help bind the burger. I originally didn't use eggs and found that they just didn't hold together like I wanted but just 1 egg makes all the difference. As mentioned above, you can use a vegan substitute.
    3. Bake - bake the patties before freezing or cooking the rest of the way. By baking the veggie burgers for 40 minutes (20 minutes per side), you allow the outside of the patties to develop a crust. You can then freeze from here or finish the green chili veggie burgers on the stove-top to develop a charred crust.

    close-up of 4 green chili veggie burgers on white plate

    Other Homemade Veggie Burger Recipes

    • Black Bean Veggie Burgers
    • Butternut Squash Burgers
    • Sun-Dried Tomato Chickpea Veggie Burgers
    • Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers
    • Cauliflower Veggie Burgers

    If you’ve tried these Green Chili Veggie Burgers or any other recipe on Chisel & Fork, please let me know how it turned out in the comments below! You can also follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube to see more tasty meals and anything else I'm up to.

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    Green Chili Veggie Burgers

    Loaded with green chilis, Mexican spices and tortilla chips, these chickpea green chili veggie burgers are a great healthy alternative to burgers.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time50 mins
    Total Time1 hr
    Course: Sandwich
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Servings: 8 burgers
    Calories: 431kcal
    Author: Ryan Beck

    Ingredients

    • 2 (15 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
    • 2 (4 oz) can mild green chilis
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 4 small shallots, minced
    • 6 garlic cloves, minced
    • 2 teaspoon cumin
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • 2 limes, juiced
    • 1 egg
    • ½ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
    • 1 ½ cups tortilla chips, finely crushed
    • Buns, toasted
    • Toppings (cheese, avocado, salsa, onion, corn, etc...)

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in small skillet over medium heat. Cook shallots and garlic until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
    •  In large mixing bowl, add drained chickpeas, green chilis, garlic and shallots and mash until the chickpeas are completely mashed. (There can a few whole chickpeas remaining for some texture) Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, pepper, lime juice, egg, cilantro and tortilla chips. You want it to just be able to form balls so if too wet add more chips or if too dry add a little more oil or lime juice.
    • Use ½ measuring cup and scoop out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Press down to desired thickness. It should give you 8 patties. Bake in oven for 20 minutes before flipping and bake another 20 minutes. This should give you enough consistency to be able to freeze or cook the rest of the way to eat now. (We usually eat them for 2 nights and then freeze the rest. Great to have when you don't feel like cooking)
    • If eating now, heat a medium skillet over medium heat with enough oil to cover bottom of skillet. Cook 3-4 minutes on each side. If using cheese, add after flipping. Add toppings of your desire and enjoy!

    Notes

    • Tortilla chips - by placing tortilla chips in the food processor and pulsing a few times, you create a healthy binder that is better than flour.
    • Eggs - eggs help bind the burger. I originally didn't use eggs and found that they just didn't hold together like I wanted but just 1 egg makes all the difference. As mentioned above, you can use a vegan substitute.
    • Bake - bake the patties before freezing or cooking the rest of the way. By baking the veggie burgers for 40 minutes (20 minutes per side), you allow the outside of the patties to develop a crust. You can then freeze from here or finish the green chili veggie burgers on the stove-top to develop a charred crust.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1burger | Calories: 431kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 1012mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 700IU | Vitamin C: 9.9mg | Calcium: 340mg | Iron: 3.1mg
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    1. Sylvia says

      June 19, 2017 at 7:17 am

      5 stars
      I love veggie burgers. I have never seen a recipe for them before. I will certainly try these. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

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      • Ryan says

        June 20, 2017 at 10:46 am

        Most veggie burgers are pretty easy and what's nice about them is you can make a few and then freeze them for later use.

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