Vegan BBQ Chickpea Sliders
Smoky, sweet, tangy BBQ chickpeas sandwiched in soft slider buns—quick, comforting, and dangerously addictive.
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas 15 oz, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce your fave, obviously
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Pinch of salt
- 6 mini slider buns
- Optional: shredded lettuce sliced pickles, vegan mayo
Instructions
- Heat oil in skillet over medium heat.
- Add chickpeas, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt.
- Mash chickpeas with fork until chunky but still textured.
- Pour BBQ sauce in, stir to coat everything like a saucy queen.
- Simmer 5–7 minutes until thick and sticky.
- Toast slider buns if you're feeling fancy.
- Load each bun with chickpea mix. Add toppings if desired.
- Serve immediately and act like you didn’t eat one while plating.
Notes
🧪 Nutritional Values (Per Serving – 1 slider)
- Calories: 180
- Total Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
🌿 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 11%
- Vitamin C: 6%
- Folate: 14%
- Magnesium: 8%
- Potassium: 7%
💡 Notes/Tips for Max Flavor
- Add a splash of hot sauce for fiery flair.
- Use toasted whole wheat buns for extra texture.
- Don’t skip the pickles—sweet meets tangy like a rom-com you’ll actually finish.
- Leftover filling? Toss in wraps, tacos, or directly into your mouth.
- Want extra crunch? Top with slaw. Boom. Salad and sandwich in one.