Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBig Wheel Burger COOK STNashville Hawt Chickpea Burger Recipe

Nashville Hawt Chickpea Burger Recipe

Time1h 15m
Serves4

Our made in-house plant-based option! Chickpea, white & wild rice, russet potato patty with chipotle aioli.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Burger Assembly

Method

Burger Patty Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Potato

    Peel the russet potato, boil it in salted water until soft, then drain and mash it in a bowl.

  2. 2

    Mix the Patty Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed chickpeas, cooked white rice, cooked wild rice, mashed potato, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, olive oil, and breadcrumbs. Mix until well combined.

  3. 3

    Form Patties

    Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each portion into a patty.

  4. 4

    Chill Patties

    Place the patties on a baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

Chipotle Aioli Preparation

  1. 5

    Mix Aioli Ingredients

    In a small bowl, mix together the vegan mayonnaise, finely chopped chipotle peppers, lime juice, minced garlic, and salt until smooth.

Cooking the Patties

  1. 6

    Cook the Patties

    In a skillet over medium heat, add a little olive oil and cook the chilled patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

Burger Assembly

  1. 7

    Assemble the Burgers

    Toast the burger buns if desired. Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun, add the cooked chickpea patty, a slice of tomato, pickles, and a generous dollop of chipotle aioli. Top with the other half of the bun.

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