Healthy Lifestyle Diets Healthy Vegetarian Recipes Healthy Vegetarian Dinner Recipes Healthy Vegetarian Burger Recipes Zucchini-Chickpea Veggie Burgers with Tahini-Ranch Sauce 4.1 (12) 11 Reviews This veggie burger recipe is one you'll want to make again and again. Savory chickpea and zucchini patties are topped with a creamy, herb-flecked tahini ranch sauce, juicy tomato slices and peppery arugula for a satisfying and healthy homemade veggie burger. Serve these vegan burgers on buns or stuff them in pitas. We recommend making extra sauce—it's a great dip for veggie sticks and, thinned with a little water, it makes a wonderful salad dressing. By Jamie Vespa, M.S., RD Updated on October 7, 2022 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 25 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 burgers Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Heart Healthy High Fiber Low Sodium Low-Calorie Nut-Free Vegan Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 4 tablespoons tahini, divided 1 tablespoon lemon juice 3 teaspoons white miso, divided 1 ¼ teaspoons onion powder, divided 1 ¼ teaspoons garlic powder, divided 1 ¼ teaspoons ground pepper, divided 2 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives plus 2 tablespoons, divided 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed 1 teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves ½ cup shredded zucchini ⅓ cup old-fashioned rolled oats 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 4 whole-grain hamburger buns, toasted 1 cup packed fresh arugula 4 slices tomato Directions Combine 2 tablespoons tahini, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon miso, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in water until the mixture is smooth. Stir in 1 teaspoon chives. Set aside. Place chickpeas, cumin, salt and the remaining 2 tablespoons tahini, 2 teaspoons miso, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon pepper and 3/4 teaspoon onion powder in a food processor. Pulse, stopping once or twice to scrape down the sides, until a coarse mixture forms that holds together when pressed. Add parsley and the remaining 2 tablespoons chives; pulse until the herbs are finely chopped and incorporated into the mixture. Transfer to a bowl. Squeeze zucchini in a clean kitchen towel to remove extra moisture. Add the zucchini and oats to the chickpea mixture; use your hands to combine, pressing to mash together. Form into 4 patties. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook until golden and beginning to crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Carefully flip and cook until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes more. Serve the burgers on buns with the tahini-ranch sauce, arugula and tomato slices. To make ahead The burger patties and tahini ranch sauce can be made in advance. Prepare through Step 3; cover separately and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 373 Calories 15g Fat 49g Carbs 13g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 373 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 49g 18% Dietary Fiber 9g 33% Total Sugars 5g Protein 13g 26% Total Fat 15g 19% Saturated Fat 2g 11% Vitamin A 724IU 14% Vitamin C 15mg 16% Folate 52mcg 13% Sodium 531mg 23% Calcium 140mg 11% Iron 4mg 20% Magnesium 97mg 23% Potassium 522mg 11% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved