Falafel Burger
Introducing the ultimate vegetarian delight, the **Falafel Burger**! This recipe brings together the bold, aromatic flavors of the Middle East in a hearty, plant-based burger. Made with protein-packed chickpeas, fresh herbs like parsley and cilantro, and spiced to perfection with cumin and coriander, these homemade falafel patties are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Served on a toasty burger bun and layered with crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, fresh cucumber slices, and a drizzle of creamy tahini sauce, this burger is a satisfying and healthier alternative to traditional meat burgers. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, this 35-minute recipe (20 minutes of prep, 15 minutes of cooking) is both easy to follow and full of vibrant, nutrient-rich ingredients that vegetarians and meat-lovers alike will adore. Whether you're hosting a casual gathering or enjoying a quiet evening at home, these falafel burgers are sure to steal the spotlight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz Canned chickpeas
- 1 small Onion
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Ground coriander
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 3 tbsp All-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 4 Burger buns
- 4 Lettuce leaves
- 1 large Tomato
- 12 Cucumber slices
- 0.5 cup Tahini sauce
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly in a sieve under running water.
In a food processor, add the drained chickpeas, roughly chopped onion, garlic cloves, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, salt, black pepper, baking powder, and all-purpose flour.
Blend the mixture in the food processor until it forms a coarse paste. Ensure that the mixture is not too smooth; some texture should remain.
Transfer the falafel mixture to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up.
After chilling, remove the mixture from the refrigerator and divide it into 4 equal parts.
Form each part into a patty shape that matches the size of your burger buns.
Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Cook each falafel patty for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and heated through.
While the patties are cooking, prepare the burger buns by slicing them in half and lightly toasting them if desired.
To assemble the falafel burger, place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun, followed by a falafel patty.
Top the patty with a slice of tomato, and a few cucumber slices.
Drizzle with a generous amount of tahini sauce and cover with the top half of the bun.
Serve immediately with additional tahini sauce on the side if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
550 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.2 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1250 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.8 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.6 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.8 g | ||
| Protein | 17.8 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 285 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 880 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
