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Crispy Chickpea Caesar Sandwiches

These Crispy Chickpea Caesar Sandwiches are a satisfying plant-forward meal with a crunchy golden exterior, tender chickpea center, crisp lettuce, and creamy Caesar dressing. They are easy to make, packed with texture, and perfect for a simple lunch or weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chickpea Patties
  • 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • ⅓ c chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • ½ c oat flour
  • ⅓ c panko breadcrumbs plus more as needed
  • 1 c panko breadcrumbs for coating
  • 1 tsp poultry seasoning
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
For Serving
  • 4 hamburger buns toasted if desired
  • Romaine lettuce or shredded lettuce
  • Caesar dressing

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. Add the chickpeas to a medium bowl and mash with a fork or potato masher until mostly broken down. Leave some larger pieces for texture.
  3. Stir in the olive oil, soy sauce or coconut aminos, chicken broth, oat flour, ⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs, poultry seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  4. Form the mixture into 4 patties. If the mixture feels too wet or difficult to shape, add additional panko breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the patties hold together.
  5. Place 1 cup of panko breadcrumbs on a plate. Coat each patty evenly in the breadcrumbs and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, carefully flipping halfway through, until the patties are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
  7. Assemble the sandwiches by placing a chickpea patty on each bun. Top with lettuce and a generous drizzle of Caesar dressing.
  8. Serve immediately while the patties are warm and crisp.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
Toasting the buns adds extra texture and helps prevent them from becoming soggy.
These patties can also be served over a salad or wrapped in a tortilla.
Store leftover patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat in the oven or air fryer to maintain crispness.