Pizza may seem an unlikely flavor for a veggie burger, but it’s one of the best we’ve tried! Think chickpeas infused with Italian seasonings and vegan parmesan, coated in bread crumbs, baked until golden brown, and topped with red sauce. Hello, flavor match made in heaven!
These chickpea-based burgers are plant-based and simple to make, requiring just 10 ingredients and 30 minutes. Let’s do this!
Chickpeas create a hearty, neutral base that supplies both fiber and protein. One burger (without a bun or toppings) provides over 6 grams of fiber (that’s ~20% of the recommended daily value) and almost 8 grams of protein. Chickpeas, we love you!
They are gently mashed with a fork or potato masher to create a dough-like texture (see photo below). No special kitchen tools required! In fact, blending can turn chickpeas into a more of a purée, which isn’t the texture we’re going for here.
To season the burgers, we used sautéed shallot and garlic, vegan parmesan, and Italian herbs to impart big flavor. Parsley adds a fresh, herby note, and salt and pepper bring it all together.
Olive oil provides richness and helps the burgers bind, while marinara provides pizza flavor, and breadcrumbs help absorb excess moisture to allow the burgers to get a crispy exterior.
All the ingredients get mixed together then formed into patties and cooked in a skillet until golden brown.
We hope you LOVE these pizza burgers! They’re:
Hearty
Saucy
Savory
Easy to make
Comforting
& Delicious!
These are best served on a ciabatta bun with pizza sauce, red onion, fresh parsley, and vegan parmesan. Or for a lighter, gluten-free option, they can be served on a lettuce wrap. We think they would even make a delicious snack served on their own!
More Chickpea Burgers
- Curried Quinoa Chickpea Burgers
- Herbed Sun-Dried Tomato Chickpea Burgers
- Mexican Green Chili Veggie Burgers
- Baked Falafel Burgers
If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo #minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!
Easy Pizza Burgers
Ingredients
BURGERS
- 4 Tbsp olive oil or avocado, divided
- 2 medium shallots, minced (~4 Tbsp or 40 g as recipe is written)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (~1 ½ Tbsp or 9 g as recipe is written)
- 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained (reserve liquid) and rinsed
- 1/4 cup vegan parmesan cheese , plus more for serving
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning (or 1 tsp each dried basil and oregano)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 cup vegan-friendly bread crumbs, plus more for cooking (gluten-free for GF eaters)
- 3 Tbsp marinara sauce (or pizza sauce*), plus more for topping
- 1/4 tsp each sea salt and black pepper
FOR SERVING optional
- 1 cup marinara or pizza sauce
- 4 ciabatta buns, toasted (GF as needed // or serve as lettuce wraps)
- Vegan parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley
- Red onion
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, sauté shallot and garlic in 1 Tbsp oil (15 ml // amount as original recipe is written) over medium heat until soft and translucent — about 3-4 minutes — stirring frequently.
- To a medium mixing bowl, add cooked garlic and shallot. Add rinsed and drained chickpeas (reserve their liquid for later use) and use a fork or pastry cutter to mash/mix. The mixture should be dough-like with only a few whole beans remaining.
- Add remaining ingredients, starting with 2 Tbsp oil (30 ml // amount as original recipe is written). Stir to combine. A moldable “dough” should form. Add more olive oil or some of the reserved canned liquid if too dry, or more breadcrumbs or vegan parmesan if too wet. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more salt to taste, Italian seasoning for herbal flavor, or minced garlic for zing.
- Heat the same skillet used earlier over medium heat.
- In the meantime, divide mixture into 4 even 1-inch thick patties. Gently coat the burgers with additional bread crumbs and vegan parmesan cheese on both sides for more flavor and texture (optional). Handle gently as they can be fragile.
- TO FREEZE: At this point, you can package the uncooked burger patties in a well-sealed container and store in the freezer up to 1 month (often longer). Just be sure to thaw slightly before cooking as instructed in following steps.
- Add enough oil to form a thin layer on the bottom of hot skillet (~1 Tbsp / 30 ml), then add coated burgers. Brown for about 5 minutes on each side, reducing heat if burgers get too brown.
- Serve burgers as is, or pop them on a baking sheet and bake in a 375-degree F oven for an additional 10-20 minutes to dry/crisp them up.
- In the meantime, (optionally) warm up 1 cup marinara sauce (250 g // amount as original recipe is written), toast ciabatta buns, and prep parsley and onion.
- To serve, lay down parsley (or other greens of choice) on bottom half of bun and top with burger, red onion, marinara sauce, and additional vegan parmesan cheese.
- Leftover burgers will keep stored separate from toppings in refrigerator for 3-4 days or in the freezer up to 1 month, though they’re best when fresh. Reheat in a 350-degree F oven for 20 minutes or until warmed through.
Video
Notes
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated without optional ingredients.
*Recipe from our print cookbook, Minimalist Baker’s Everyday Cooking!
The Vegan Goddess says
I made this as more of a “Sloppy Joe” (without breadcrumbs) and it was messy and delicious! I sandwiched it in flatbread instead of rolls.
Now I’m thinking of making breadcrumbs and trying this recipe crispy as intended. Either way is a win!
Yum, that sounds delicious, too! Thank you for sharing!
Mimi says
Do you think this would work with tempeh (pulsed in the food processor) like in your meatball recipe?
Hi Mimi, possibly, but we think it might be too fragile unless you add a binder. Let us know if you try it!
Lisa says
These sound delicious. I have two questions. One, can these be made into little “meatballs”? And, two to bump up the protein and give a chewier consistency, I want to replace half the bread crumbs with vital wheat gluten. With that in mind, would you recommend altering anything else about the recipe?
Hi Lisa, we haven’t experimented with vital wheat gluten, so we’re not sure on that! Forming into little “meatballs” sounds like a great idea. We’d love to hear how it goes if you try it!
Amy Poncy says
These were delicious! The only problem I had was they fell apart when I tried flipping them in the pan. Is there something I can use to fix this next time? I tried adding a little water to make it more sticky but that didn’t help.
Hi Amy, sorry the texture wasn’t right! Though they can be crumbly, it’s often just a matter of mashing the chickpeas well enough and adding enough moisture from more marinara or a little oil. Hope that helps for next time!
Rose says
I was highly skeptical of this recipe, as I am of all plant based burgers, but I must admit, these are delicious! I did fry then bake them (longer than indicated because I didn’t want a mushy burger), then, once cooled, crumbled them and put them inside a pizza quesadilla. Wonderful, thank you!
Whoop! Thank you for sharing, Rose! xo
Nicole Milsap says
So Yummy!!
Yay! So glad you enjoyed them! xo
Kristin says
This is my favorite veggie burger recipe. So delicious! A few modifications I’ve made to make the recipe easier: I don’t sauté the veggies and I add carrots. I use a food processor to chop onion and carrots and then add it straight to the chickpea mix. Instead of breadcrumbs, I use oat flour. Instead of cooking in oil, I bake them at 375 for 30 minutes. They end up staying together better and I use a lot less oil.
Amazing! Thanks so much for the lovely review and for sharing your modifications, Kristin!
Chris S. says
I was leery to make this recipe as I dislike chick peas very much. However, this is the best meatless burger I’ve ever had!!! So much flavor. I will definitely make this again.
Whoop! We’re so glad you gave it a try and enjoyed the result, Chris! Thank you for sharing! xo
Heather says
I made these tonight and they were delicious! Very impressed. I think I smashed my chickpeas too much as mine kinda fell apart (should have watched the video for the consistency) but the flavour is soooo good. I really enjoyed this and will make it again and again! Thank you! :)
Thank you for sharing your experience, Heather! We’re so glad you enjoyed the recipe! xo
Amanda says
These are the best veggie burgers. So easy and delicious!!
We’re so glad you enjoy them, Amanda! Thank you for the lovely review! xo
Anonymous says
You say you can freeze the uncooked mixture, but I wanted to know if I could refrigerate them for the next day instead? (Fry them in 2 batches for best flavour, only 2 eaters in this house)
Yes, that should work! If they dry out a bit, you can add more marinara. Hope that helps!
Coby says
Okay, so I’m only three weeks in to my new vegan way of eating, and your blog is fast becoming my favorite resource for vegan recipes. These pizza burgers are so dang delicious! I used only a tiny bit of olive oil to bind the mixture, replacing most of it with the aquafaba. I also blended the chickpeas in my food processor before adding the rest of the ingredients just to make things a bit easier. This recipe is a keeper, for sure!
Aw, we’re so glad you’ve been enjoying our recipes, Coby! Thank you so much for sharing! xo
Barbery Cannon says
I’ve made this at least 4 times now. I’m lazy and throw everything in my food processer, patty them up and air fry them on 350 for around 20 minutes, flipping halfway through. So good! I add a melty cheese for my family but it’s perfect the way it is. My hubby who is a self-proclaimed carnivore and hamburger lover even enjoys these.
Amazing! We’re so glad the whole family enjoys them! Thank you for sharing! xo
Raquel says
Dana, I’ve never made a bad recipe of yours. Everything is delicious and this one is no exception! These burgers were full of flavor! I’ve found it essential to use pizza sauce rather than just marinara sauce because then the burgers REALLY have that pizza taste!
Yumm – delish! We’re so glad you enjoyed! Thanks for the lovely review, Raquel! xo
Mary says
Family all enjoyed the taste, I had trouble getting them to hold together to flip. Next time I will try aquafaba, I assume the liquid would help with that.
Hi Mary, that should help! Also make sure you’re mashing the chickpeas well enough and adding enough moisture from more marinara or a little oil.
T says
Hi Dana,
I would really like to make these but I see that oil is used as the binder. Could you please let me know if a flax egg or chia egg would work instead?
Can I just add a flax egg to any burger/meatball recipe if one isn’t listed? I haven’t used egg alternatives before and am not sure how they affect recipes.
I really enjoy your site and cookbook. Your recipes have helped me become a better cook. Thank you.
Aw, we’re so glad to hear it! The oil is more so used to sauté the onions and then the burgers, so we think it could work to sauté in water and then bake, and not add any oil to the batter. But if it needs more liquid for binding, we’d suggest more marinara and/or add chickpea brine (unwhipped aquafaba). Let us know how it goes!
iliana says
Hi!! I don’t have canned chickpeas but fresh ones. How should I change the recipe? Thanks!!
Hi Iliana, if using dried chickpeas, we’d suggest cooking the chickpeas in a pressure cooker (similar to this recipe) before making the burgers. 1 can is ~1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas. Hope that helps!
dianna says
my bf and i made these for dinner and we were both blown away! these burgers are sooo good. his father also tried it and loved it which is great because its tricky to impress when it comes to vegan/vegetarian meals! we made small alterations. we used sesame rolls and ate them like subs with extra sauce, fresh mozz, and arugula on top! delish!!! we’ll be making this time and time again.
Yay! We’re so glad everyone enjoyed them. Thanks so much for sharing, Dianna! xo
Mimi Price says
These are really tasty! We did the optional oven cooking step because we like things a little crispier, and used regular parm because we’re not vegan. Not too much effort and really good!
Thanks Mimi!
Hannah says
My very meat-and-potatoes partner LOVED these! He said, “I would serve this to guests!” lol Thank you!
Yay! Thanks for sharing, Hannah!
Alisa says
My husband and I made these tonight for dinner and they were absolutely delicious! We like a little spice, so we added cayenne pepper to the chickpea dough and it gave it a nice kick! I don’t like parsley, so we omitted that and used lettuce instead to give the burger a little moisture. I have a google doc of favorite meal ideas for our meal prep rotations and this immediately went on the list! (:
Amazing! Thanks so much for sharing, Alisa! xo
vv says
Holy Cow! I modified this with a new ingredient and literally made the best ACTUALLY grill-able burgers.
Ok so I made this recipe months ago as it and it was great. I thought the flavor was so different than the normal veggies burgers but they were still crumbly.
I went to make it again this weekend but instead of breadcrumbs I add about 2 TBS of whole PSYLLIUM HUSKS and HOLY COW!!! These burgers turned into LEGIT paddies that held there shape perfect… including while in the bun.
I wish I could post a picture. I want to remake very veggie burger recipe I have ever tried with this stuff! Dana do you have thoughts on this ingredient? I just learned of it from a friend.
AMAZING! Thanks for sharing! We don’t use it often, but it’s a great binder and supposedly has some gut health perks too =)
Elena says
I have made these twice. Great flavor both times but the second time came out better because I didn’t add the oil at the end (I added 2 TB aquafaba instead) and then cooked them in the airfryer for 15 minutes at 400 flipping halfway through. Turned out great and held together very well. Crispy outside and moist inside. Great recipe :)
We’re so glad you enjoy them, Elena! Thanks so much for the lovely review!
Joanne McKitish says
Doubled the recipe and froze half, used GF panko crumbs, The pizza sauce and vegan parmesan put this over the top! Thank you!
Yay! Thanks for the lovely review, Joanne!
Dani and Yifter An'Mai says
My son and I just finished making and eating these. We are still relishing the deliciousness! I have already committed the recipe to memory as there are going to be a lot of easy pizza burgers made over the next couple of weeks. As a matter of fact, I’m heading out to get some more parsely and shallots right now!
Aw, yay! We’re so glad you both enjoy them. Thanks so much for the lovely review!
Naomi says
This was brilliant!!! Might I say the best vegan burger I’ve ever had? Such a unique flavor (chickpea burger > black bean burgers) and really easy to throw together. I didn’t use shallots because I didn’t have any but it still tasted great. I also added a vegan cheese sauce I had leftover from a recipe from my other favorite food blogger: https://www.rainbowplantlife.com/blog/vegan-buffalo-chickpea-quesadillas
And it worked wonderfully! Thank you so much for this recipe!
Amazing! Thanks for sharing, Naomi!
Kymberly says
This was amazing!
Pregnant cravings & this hit the spot. Crispy, yummy & savory :)
Whoop! SO glad you enjoyed it, Kymberly =) xo
Lisa says
These were very flavorful! I used 3 large garlic cloves as we love a nice garlic flavor. Additionally, we are whole foods/pescatarian-mediterranean diet focused (no land meat and minimal dairy) so instead of vegan parmesan in the dough I used Pecorino Romano. Additionally, I have found vital wheat gluten to give veggie burgers of all kinds the most superior consistency. They keep the burgers from being mushy and/or falling apart, making them great for the grill, as well as kicking up the protein content.
Lisa says
Correction to my earlier review: I switched out half the bread crumbs for vital wheat gluten.
Thanks for sharing, Lisa!
Heather says
These are amazing. They have gone into our regular rotation. We’re not strictly vegan so I use dairy parm and panko breadcrumb. The flavour is great.
Lovely! Thanks for sharing, Heather!
Meghan says
Made these tonight for dinner. Sooooo tasty!! Easy to whip up and a hit with the whole family – even the kids. I made the recipe as is (with my favorite Rao’s as the marinara sauce on top) and had to use a potato masher to mash the chickpeas; a pastry blender wasn’t working. Thanks, Dana and team :)
Yay! We’re so glad you and your family enjoyed them, Meghan! Thanks so much for the lovely review!
Kristyn says
I made this for my boyfriend and me. I made them more slider sized and we had leftovers for a couple days. They were DELICIOUS! We both love chickpeas, so we might be a little partial, but they were so easy to make! Will definitely make again.
Kristyn says
Ahh, forgot my rating.
We’re so glad you both enjoyed them, Kristyn! Thanks so much for the lovely review!
Nia says
These were really great. I ended up making them and freezing them to cook later. I was pleasantly surprised by how tasty they were. The only ingredient I didn’t have was the marinara sauce so I ended up using some pasta sauce instead. Still very tasty and easy!
We’re so glad you enjoyed them, Nia! Thanks so much for sharing! xo
Francesca Buono says
Delicious and easy to make. My family enjoyed them.
Yay! Thanks for sharing, Francesca! xo
Ariana G. says
Hi! Can you recommend a vegan and gluten free breadcrumbs brand? I didn’t know there was animal by products in bread crumbs. Thanks!!
Hi Ariana, we like to use Ian’s GF Panko Breadcrumbs. Hope that helps!
Raquel says
Hello Dana and all the team at Minimalist Baker.
I just wanted to say that I tried this lovely recipe today.
I decided to add Spanish Cuquillo stone olives (since I’m now with my family in Spain) and the flavour was… delicious!!!!
I also used normal parmesan cheese since I couldn’t find the vegan version down here.
Nevertheless, they were soooo yummy.
I accompanied them with homemade cold Gazpacho :)
Many thanks for sharing lovely recipes like this one with the world.
Sounds like a delicious meal, Raquel! Thanks so much for your kind words and lovely review!
Ali says
Delicious! Loved the flavor. Easy to put together. I used less oil and added some red sauce to the burger mix. Worked great. I served the, bun less with toasted herbed breadcrumbs on top. My husband had his on toasted Dave’s killer bread and loved it.
We’re so glad you both enjoyed it! Thanks so much for the lovely review, Ali!
JJ says
So delicious. I’ve lost track of how many Minimalist Baker recipes I’ve tried in the past few weeks, but this is definitely one of the best. My husband said this was in the “top 5 meals of 2020”. I omitted the parsley, and used non-vegan parmesan and whole wheat bread crumbs. I skipped the skillet completely, lightly coated the patties in olive oil, and cooked them in the oven. They never fell apart and they still had a great texture.
Next time I make these, I’ll be sure to make extra to freeze. Thanks for this!
So great! Thanks for sharing, JJ!!
Lindsey says
Easy to make and soo yummy!
Thanks for sharing, Lindsey! xo
Iralyn says
DELICIOUS! We will definitely be making these again! Our toddler loved them, as well! Minimalist Baker has been an amazing resource for our family as we try to eat less meat.
I read some reviews about them not staying together, but ours did the whole time until we were actually eating them on the bun and then they got a little mushed. But that is to be expected of a non-meat burger when you’re squishing it down trying to fit the whole burger in your mouth! I did put mine in the freezer for 10 or so minutes after forming them, but before cooking them to help keep their shape. Other modifications were using regular parm and adding a slice of melted mozzarella to the burger.
I think next time we will try doing them open-face/sloppy Joe style with just one half of the bun on the bottom, then toppings and patties and finally marinara over top. Regardless, we WILL be making again. YUM!
We’re so glad you and your family enjoy them, Iralyn! Thanks so much for the lovely review!
Lora says
Thins Is my favorite recipe of yours so far (and I love them a them all so that says something!!). I didn’t expect them to hold together but they did and the texture was perfect!!!
Whoop! We’re so glad you enjoyed them, Lora! Thanks so much for the lovely review!
Anne says
These burgers are so delicious! And so easy! I will be making these on a regular basis!
Yay! Thanks for sharing, Anne!
Rachel says
The flavor of the burgers was good and they held together decently well in the pan, but they fell apart in the bun. I mashed the chickpeas well and even kneaded the dough by hand to try and develop the gluten strands in the bread crumbs for better cohesion. They still tasted good, though. The only modification I made was substituting canned bruschetta for marinara sauce. Next time I might try what I do for other bean burgers: sub flour for half the bread crumbs and knead very well.
Thanks for sharing, Rachel! Let us know how it goes with your flour trick!
Andrea says
This was an amazing recipe! I used a combination of fresh basil and parsley from the garden. Instead of using vegan Parmesan, I used regular Parmesan and just added some walnuts and pulsed it in the food processor before adding it so it was similar to the vegan parm in the recipe – worked great! Would definitely make again.
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Andrea! Thanks so much for sharing!
Anne says
I made this, but didn’t work out. Followed recipe exactly, but burgers fell apart. Adding more liquid didn’t help.. had to scrap the batch.
So strange! Did you modify anything? Though they can be crumbly it’s often just a matter of mashing the chickpeas well enough and adding enough moisture from more marinara or a little oil. Thanks for sharing!
JENNIFER WILSON says
You could have made it like a sloppy joes because the flavors were really good. Did you add extra bread crumbs and it still fell apart?
Brandy says
Loved the taste of these and will try again. However, mine also fell apart quite a bit and I added a lot of extra liquid. I watched the video after and wonder if I over chopped and blended this. It seems counterintuitive, but maybe larger chunks here and there help it hold together?
Hi Brandy, some texture is OK, but you don’t want large chunks. You also don’t want a purée – you’re looking for that sweet spot in between.
Angie says
Best veggie burgers ever! The only change I made is that I subbed in fresh basil (since I have it in my garden) for the fresh parsley. Can’t wait to make these again!
xo! Thanks for sharing, Angie!
Sandra Lucas says
We loved this burger.
I happen to have all fresh herbs and chopped them very fine. The great taste comes from the herbs, cheese and oil. I also used a bit of pizza sauce and more parm on top. Will definitely make again!
SO great! Thanks for sharing, Sandra!
Sara says
My favorite recipe of yours so far! I made these oil free and wfpb easily and they were still absolutely delicious. I’m sure they’d be incredible the original way too. For oil free, I cooked the veggies in water, added some extra homemade marinara sauce and aquafaba into the mix to help bind, and then baked them for a little longer than the recipe states. I replaced the breadcrumbs with 1/2 c of rolled oats (yes it changed the texture but it was still fantastic and kept the fat content lower). This is my second time making them, today I made them into balls coated with the cashew parm and am going to put them in wraps. YUM!!!
SO great! THanks for sharing, Sara!!
Patrycja McAlpin says
Forgot to leave the rating, sorry. I would give it 6 stars if I could :)
Whoop! Thanks for sharing, Patrycja!
Sheena Stringer says
I made this for dinner tonight and the combination of ingredients were just lovely! My family enjoyed every bite.
Thank you for sharing another great recipe with us.
xoxo!
Patrycja McAlpin says
Made these for dinner the other day but substituted marinara sauce with ketchup mixed with tomato purée :) They we’re quick, simple yet delicious! Will definitely make again!
Lovely! Thanks for sharing!! Next time would you mind adding a rating to your review? It’s super helpful to us and other readers! xo
Anonymous says
Would love to test these out…two questions: 1
1. Do you think NOOCH instead of vegan parm would be ok?
2. Any suggestions on alternatives to make this oil free?
Thanks!
1. That should work, but the nutty texture of the vegan parm does help with binding.
2. Cook the veggies in water and then bake vs. pan fry.
Carol Silberfein says
This recipe sounds delicious! What can I substitute the breadcrumbs with? I need to make this Paleo friendly .
Thanks for your help.
Hmm, perhaps cashew meal or more vegan parm?
Kat says
Almond flour *should* work.
Since having to give up gluten :( whenever I see “breadcrumbs” in a recipe, I substitute a mixture of gluten free flours. Whatever I have on hand. I think I have used solely almond flour from time to time.
I do not know if they are paleo, but a small amount of whole amaranth can be used or added instead of breadcrumbs in many recipes. Also adds crunch, not sure if that’s wanted here, but good for coating cauliflower, ect.
Emmy says
Carol, I’m fully gluten free and vegan and often just toast up my own DIY breadcrumbs from a GF bread – really loving the BFree brand lately! There are also storebought gf breadcrumbs out there if you google them :)
Melanie says
These were amazing! They had great texture and flavor! The extra step to crisp them in the oven was key! I used regular parmesan, less breadcrumbs than called for (a heaping 1/2 cup since that’s all we had at home), and added about 2 tablespoons of aquafaba to bind it together. I served them on homemade focaccia and will definitely add them to our recipe rotation!
So great! Thanks for sharing, Melanie!
Michelle H says
Can you use almond flour in place of bread crumbs? I don’t usually have those on hand and don’t prefer to purchase just for this. But these burgers sound soooo good and I have all the other ingredients. Any other suggestions for a substitute? Thanks so much!
I’m not sure about almond meal. Perhaps? What about more vegan parmesan?
Hanusia Higgins says
I just made these for dinner and they were great! I used ketchup instead of marinara because that’s what I had on hand, so they maybe weren’t “pizza” burgers but still very delicious. I also made a parsley aioli to top the burgers. Thanks for another great recipe! :)
Thanks for sharing, Hanusia! Next time would you mind adding a rating to your review? It’s super helpful to us and other readers! xo
Sharon says
I forgot to add to my comment that I also added 2 Tbsp aquafaba.
Sharon says
This burger was delicious. My family had seconds and that says a lot! I added 1/2 tsp salt instead of a 1/4 and 4 Tbsp marinara and less oil. Also, the combination with extra marinara and onion in the bun was perfect! This is a keeper recipe!
Thanks, Sharon!
Molly says
Just made these and they turned out delicious! A bit on the drier side so I added more pizza sauce and some white beans to bind things.
I made smaller portions and am inspired to make faux meatballs with the leftovers!
Thanks for sharing, Molly!
Wendy Banker says
I made these tonight and they were AMAZING! I didn’t have shallots or fresh garlic so I just added garlic and onion powder instead. Also used regular parm cheese (vs vegan). We will be making these again soon!!
Whoop! Thanks for sharing, Wendy!
Sarah says
Easy, flavorful recipe! The only thing I changed was regular parmesan instead of vegan. Ciabatta bread was a great call. I went a little decadent and covered it in salted butter and broiled until brown and crispy. Then put one slice with sauce and the other with mozzarella and broiled again until the cheese was melted. Delicious!
Whoop! Thanks for sharing, Sarah!
Sarah says
I’ve made this recipe so many times from the cookbook, I’ve lost count! They are so easy to make and absolutely delicious!! They are a little fragile, so sometimes I add a flax egg to help keep them together. One of my favorites!!!
So great! THanks for sharing, Sarah!
Mary says
So glad this was posted today. It immediately solved my problem of not knowing what to make for dinner! This recipe is super simple and easy to alter to your personal tastes or based on what you have in your pantry. I used nutritional yeast instead of vegan parm, dried parsley instead of fresh, and added a couple tablespoons more than the recommended amount of marinara sauce. What I love most about this is that it tasted more like a pizza roll than a typical bean based veggie burger. I think chickpeas are the perfect neutral base for the rest of the flavors. I would definitely make this again!
Yay! Thanks, Mary!
Ann says
These were so good! Pizza is one thing we’ve missed since switching to a plant-based diet, but I honestly think I like these better than the greasy pies of our former life. A thick and tasty pizza sauce (I used JoyFoodSunshine’s “Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce”) to top these is the key to supreme pizza flavors, but the burgers were a great base. I was afraid they might fall apart, but added about half the liquid from the canned chickpeas and they held together nicely. This one is going to be in the regular rotation. Thanks!
So great! Thanks for sharing, Ann!
Melissa says
Can this be made oil free?:)
If you sauté the veggies in water and bake instead of pan-fry, yes!
Carol says
What kind of parsley? Flat Italian or the regular curly parsley? Thanks.
Both work! We’ve used both.