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Delicious plant-based Vegan Sweet Potato Chickpea Burgers with smoky barbecue sauce! Made with wholesome ingredients, are oil-free, gluten-free and loaded with flavor!

VEGAN SWEET POTATO CHICKPEA BURGERS

There is nothing that makes me salivate more than barbecue sauce. I’m so not even kidding, I literally start salivating at the first smell and sign of it. Maybe it’s because I grew up on barbecue, I’m not sure, but it remains my favorite flavor component of a meal to this day. When you add it to vegan sweet potato chickpea burgers, it becomes insane.

THESE SWEET POTATO CHICKPEA BURGERS ARE: 

  • vegan
  • gluten-free
  • low-fat
  • oil-free
  • full of flavor
  • easy
  • healthy
  • crispy exterior
  • smoky
  • satisfying
  • moist
  • simple and quick to make
  • baked

INGREDIENTS NEEDED

You only need 6 main ingredients for these oil-free sweet potato burgers!

  • Chickpeas
  • Sweet potatoes
  • Barbecue sauce: I provide a really simple 5 minute barbecue sauce below that I used for these burgers. You can also use a store-bought or my most popular, Texas BBQ Sauce.
  • Chili powder
  • Smoked paprika
  • Medium grind coarse cornmeal: This specific type of cornmeal is more gritty than regular and is exactly what helps to give a great texture to these burgers.
  • Optional veggie add-ins of green onions, corn and parsley

HOW TO MAKE VEGAN SWEET POTATO CHICKPEA BURGERS

Step 1: Make the barbecue sauce first.

Step 2: Add the drained and patted dry chickpeas to a large bowl and mash with a fork.

Step 3: Add the cooked and cooled sweet potato to the chickpeas.

Step 4: Add the remaining ingredients and combine until thoroughly mixed.

Step 5: Chill chickpea burger mixture in the fridge for 20 minutes.

Step 6: Form 5 even patties using a 1/2 measuring cup and packing it in.

Step 7: Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes on the first side and 10-15 minutes on the 2nd side.

EASY BARBECUE SAUCE

The 5 minute barbecue sauce below is really simple and quick to make, also fat-free. But I create a lot of barbecue sauce recipes, so if you are a fan of them, check these out and feel free to try any of them:

  • Spicy Molasses BBQ Sauce (for use in my vegan lentil loaf recipe)
  • Texas BBQ Sauce (my fave!)
  • Smoky Apple Barbecue Sauce

STORING THESE BURGERS

I have not tried freezing these, but I think that would work okay. Make sure to wrap them up tightly and seal them inside a sealed container after wrapping them. I would thaw them first and then reheat them on low in the oven at 300°F for about 10-15 minutes until hot.

MORE VEGAN BURGERS AND BURRITOS

Readers love these Fat-Free Baked Mexican Black Bean Burgers that also use potatoes and cornmeal.

Looking for more healthy oil-free baked veggie and/or bean burgers? Check out this amazing Black Bean Burger!

Cajun lovers, check out these Cajun burgers.

And for another delicious recipe using both sweet potatoes and chickpeas, check out these Sweet Potato Chickpea BBQ Wraps!

You have to make these vegan chickpea burgers. They take just minimal prep, no food appliance needed to blend, no oil and they are super healthy and baked, not fried.

Vegan Sweet Potato Chickpea Burgers

Brandi Doming
Delicious plant-based Vegan Sweet Potato Chickpea Burgers with smoky barbecue sauce! Made with wholesome ingredients, are oil-free, gluten-free and loaded with flavor!
4.90 from 37 votes
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Prep Time 40 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, Gluten-free, Vegan
Yields 5 burgers

Ingredients

  • one 15 oz can low-sodium chickpeas, drained and rinsed well (or 1 1/2 cups cooked, 255g)
  • 1 cup (230g) cooked mashed sweet potato (either roasted whole or microwaved, don't steam)
  • 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons (150g) smoky barbecue sauce (either your favorite store-bought or my recipe below is recommended!)
  • 1/4 cup coarse medium-grind cornmeal (it must be medium-grind or the burgers will be too mushy, I use Bob's Red Mill)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Optional veggie add-ins: corn, green onions, chopped parsley

5 MINUTE SMOKY BBQ SAUCE

  • 1 cup tomato puree/sauce
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 4 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons liquid smoke
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • I use this scale.

Instructions
 

  • If making my barbecue sauce (recommended!!) then simply combine the "5 minute smoky barbecue sauce" ingredients in a small bowl until smooth. Now, try not to eat it all with a spoon. It tastes even better after sitting in the fridge overnight, so make it the day before the burgers if possible. You will only need 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons of the sauce for the burgers, reserve the rest for topping the burgers with.
  • Next, cook your sweet potato whole (with skin on) either by roasting it at 400 degrees (fahrenheit, 205 degrees celsius) until super soft or cook it in the microwave. Steaming or boiling is not recommended, as too much water will get in the potatoes. Let it cool some before peeling off the skin and mash it completely with a fork. Measure out 1 cup fully filled (no gaps) mashed sweet potato.
  • Drain and rinse your chickpeas and pat dry. Add them to a large bowl and mash completely with a fork to where no visible whole chickpeas remain.
  • Add the cooled potato to the chickpeas.
  • Add the barbecue sauce (only 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons), cornmeal, chili powder, smoked paprika and salt to the mix and stir until combined and thick. Taste and add any more salt if needed or spice. Note: the batter will be moist and soft, not stiff like you might expect, but they will be completely firm by the end of baking.
  • Place in the fridge for at least 20 minutes to firm up some.
  • Preheat an oven to 375°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Form the mixture into patties using a 1/2 cup measuring cup by packing it in and flattening the top. You will get 5 burgers this way. If you want them more slider size, use a 1/4 cup. The mixture should be fairly easy to form into patties with your hands. Flatten them to about 3/4 inch.
  • Bake for 30 minutes on the first side. It will take this long to cook before you will be able to flip them. Remove and you must flip them carefully using a metal spatula. Using a spatula should make it fairly easy to slide it underneath the burgers. They should have started to form a cooked bottom. It they are sticking too much, cook them a few minutes longer until they come up better. After flipped, cook 10-15 more minutes until they have a nice golden brown top. The longer you cook them, the crispier the exterior will be. Let them cool 10 minutes to firm up some before eating.
  • Layer your burgers with avocado,tomatoes, extra barbecue sauce, lettuce or any toppings you desire!

Notes

Nutrition stats of course does not cover buns or additional toppings on the burger. It is for the burger patties only. 

STORING THESE BURGERS

I have not tried freezing these, but I think that would work okay. Make sure to wrap them up tightly and seal them inside a sealed container after wrapping them. I would thaw them first and then reheat them on low in the oven at 300°F for about 10-15 minutes until hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burgerCalories: 142kcalCarbohydrates: 30.1gProtein: 4.3gFat: 0.9gSaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 349mgPotassium: 234mgFiber: 2.6gSugar: 9gCalcium: 26mgIron: 4mg
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Filed Under: Dips/Sauces, Gluten Free, Kid Friendly, Kid-Friendly Meals, Main Dishes, Nut Free, Potatoes/Rice, Sandwiches/Burgers Tagged With: Barbecue, beans, burgers, Chickpeas, Dinner, Gluten-free, Smoky, Sweet potato

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  1. Osric

    July 27, 2018 at 3:54 pm

    Can these be pre-made and stored overnight?

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      July 27, 2018 at 6:51 pm

      Yes, I don’t see why not! Haven’t tried it, but you can try it and see. I think they would be fine. Just don’t bake them first.

      Reply
  2. Mickey

    January 13, 2019 at 1:04 pm

    5 stars
    Hey There i am very impressed by your recipe and i am inviting few of my friends at my home for party but the problem is that most of them did not like potato. so please tell me what should i use instead of potato? thanks

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      January 13, 2019 at 6:57 pm

      Thank you Mickey! I would make another recipe since this one is based on sweet potatoes. I have this black bean burger recipe that readers love too. It uses some potato to bind the burgers but it doesn’t have any potato taste. Just make sure to follow the instructions so that it blends right and you get the texture right. I also have a Cajun Red Beans and Rice Burger.
      https://thevegan8.com/2015/05/13/fat-free-baked-mexican-black-bean-burgers/

      Reply
  3. Mohit

    January 28, 2019 at 5:19 pm

    5 stars
    Being a vegan, this is one of the best vegan burger recipes I’ve tried. Thank you so much for sharing.

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      January 28, 2019 at 7:05 pm

      Yay! That makes me so happy to hear!

      Reply
  4. sarah animes

    June 29, 2019 at 10:20 am

    It’s yummy. i made a little bit spicy but it was a first attempt

    Reply
  5. Persiphone

    September 3, 2019 at 8:19 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious! It is so refreshing, knowing I can use turn to your website for oil free recipes. And your recipes are delicious! We made these yesterday for Labor Day and they were a huge hit. I made zero substitutions. We topped the burger with BBQ sauce, avocado, spring mix lettuce, catsup and mustard. The crowd went wild – phrases were thrown around like “this is the best damn burger I’ve eaten”, “who needs meat when a burger tastes like this”, “I think I’m going plant based”, “why can’t we get food like this in a restaurant”.

    Somehow I successfully managed to keep one burger from their gripping clutches last night and I had to hide it in my fridge! Today, the geek squad was at my house, where one serviceman was proudly expressing he was a vegan for 5 months. I really had to really ponder if I wanted to share the surviving burger. Kindness won, the service man was ecstatic – as I was sparing him restaurant food and money (most likely the latter, lol). He left with crumbs on his lips and shirt, recipe in hand, with your website listed at the top of the page so he could further his culinary experience with you. Thank you for providing such excellent tasting recipes. Hats off to you Brandy!

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      September 4, 2019 at 9:53 pm

      This review made me ecstatic to read, wow, what awesome feedback from everybody! Thank you Persiphone for the awesome comment!

      Reply
  6. Margaret J. Mitchell

    January 23, 2020 at 7:57 pm

    5 stars
    I have made this sauce for the first time, so yummy!!!

    Reply
  7. Sheree Burdette

    February 6, 2020 at 2:30 pm

    5 stars
    My husband and I loved these! thank you so much for sharing the recipe!

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      February 7, 2020 at 6:19 am

      I’m so glad Sheree!

      Reply
  8. Joy

    April 12, 2020 at 12:14 am

    5 stars
    This is my first veggie burger attempt and I love how they came out!! My only substitution is I had to use spinach instead of green onions cuz that’s what I had.
    I ate it bun less on a bed of lettuce and tomato topped with extra BBQ sauce. Delish!! 😀🤤

    Reply
  9. Sarah Lorain

    May 31, 2020 at 8:40 pm

    5 stars
    It’s really fantastic recipe. I made it today and all my family members appreciate that so I want to say thanks for the recipe and all credit goes to you.

    Reply
  10. Nicole

    August 6, 2020 at 7:58 pm

    5 stars
    Love love love!! I have made these twice this summer and they are my new favourite veggie burger. The second time I made them for my vegan family I doubled the batch to freeze a few, but they were all eaten in one meal so I’m glad I doubled up! The cornmeal works as a good binder and the homemade bbq sauce is delicious. Can’t wait to make them again!

    Reply
  11. Eva

    December 30, 2020 at 2:47 am

    5 stars
    Well, wonderful lady, you’ve done it again! This is so good my husband said he prefers it to store bought!

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      December 30, 2020 at 9:53 am

      Amazing Eva!!

      Reply
  12. Laura

    May 8, 2021 at 4:46 am

    5 stars
    So good!

    Reply
  13. FrannyD

    May 28, 2021 at 11:38 pm

    5 stars
    Great recipe for veggie burgers! My husband eats leftover burgers cold from the fridge, if there happens to be one leftover.

    Reply
  14. Mrs. April Burks

    July 19, 2021 at 12:18 am

    5 stars
    These are so delicious

    Reply
  15. Meg

    July 3, 2022 at 3:28 am

    Loved this recipe! The bbq sauce recipe was awesome. These really come together as a filling, satisfying meal! Will definitely add this to our list of regular options for burgers. Since it’s just 2 of us we will likely halve the recipe next time. Also we used a bit less bbq sauce and a bit more chickpea to balance out the consistency to adjust for our taste.

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      July 3, 2022 at 3:31 am

      So happy you enjoyed it Meg!

      Reply
  16. Rachel Beauregard

    August 15, 2022 at 8:51 pm

    Hi! I hate barbecue but I presume you need it for moisture. What else could I use?

    PS. Love your sweet potato chocolate chip muffins!!

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      August 16, 2022 at 6:50 pm

      Thanks Rachel! Hmmm, since it’s a large amount of the liquid in the recipe, I really don’t know. The recipe is based off of that flavor. I might suggest trying to find a sweet potato burger that doesn’t use bbq sauce maybe??

      Reply
  17. Erica

    October 24, 2022 at 6:19 pm

    5 stars
    I made the sauce two days ago and made these burgers last evening. They were delicious and I will definitely make them again. I added a little chopped green onion tops and fresh Italian parsley. So good. Thank you for this great recipe.

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      October 24, 2022 at 8:03 pm

      SO happy you loved them Erica!!

      Reply
  18. Valerie

    March 6, 2023 at 5:26 pm

    I’m considering making these for meal prep. How well do they store in the refrigerator once cooked? I love your recipes!

    Reply
  19. Melanie

    March 7, 2023 at 4:03 am

    5 stars
    I made these burgers tonight and they were so yummy. I made as per the recipe but had no cornmeal, so I used chia seeds instead. Next time I will use cornmeal though as they were very soft in texture, but still delicious. Thank you for a great recipe

    Reply
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