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Falafel Burger

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Falafel burger is a hearty vegetarian patty made with chickpeas, herbs, and spices, served on a bun for a flavorful plant-forward meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 70
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chickpeas or soaked dried chickpeas, not canned, for traditional texture
  • ½ cup fresh parsley or cilantro
  • 1 small onion roughly chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 –3 tablespoons flour or chickpea flour as needed to bind
  • Olive oil for pan-frying
  • Burger buns or pita

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Add chickpeas, herbs, onion, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, spices, salt, and pepper to a food processor.
  2. Pulse until coarse but well combined not smooth.
  3. Transfer mixture to a bowl.
  4. Stir in flour as needed until mixture holds together.
  5. Shape into 4 burger-sized patties.
  6. Pan-fry: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  7. Cook patties 4–5 minutes per side, until golden and crisp.
  8. Bake: Bake at 400°F (205°C) for 20–25 minutes, flipping once.
  9. Serve on buns or pita with lettuce, tomato, and tahini or yogurt sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 34mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Extra crisp: chill patties 10 minutes before cooking
Gluten-free: use chickpea flour
Grow-it-yourself: herbs like parsley and cilantro grow easily
Serve with: salads, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls

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