Falafel Potato Burgers
Transform your burger night with these vibrant Falafel Potato Burgers, a crave-worthy fusion of Middle Eastern-inspired falafel and comforting mashed potatoes. Packed with plant-based protein from chickpeas and infused with aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and paprika, these golden patties deliver a crispy exterior and a tender, flavorful interior. Fresh parsley and red onion add a burst of freshness, while a hint of garlic ties it all together. Perfectly paired with toasted burger buns, crisp lettuce, juicy tomato slices, and a drizzle of tahini sauce or hummus, this wholesome recipe is not only vegetarian but easily adaptable for gluten-free diets by using chickpea flour. With just 20 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes of cooking, these burgers are a quick and satisfying option for weeknights or casual gatherings. Whether you're serving them for dinner or making them the star of your next barbecue, these Falafel Potato Burgers are sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Chickpeas (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup Potatoes (boiled and mashed)
- 0.5 cup Red onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour (or chickpea flour for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil (for cooking)
- 4 pieces Burger buns
- 4 pieces Lettuce leaves
- 4 pieces Tomato slices
- 0.5 cup Tahini sauce or hummus (optional)
Instructions
Add cooked chickpeas to a food processor and pulse until coarsely ground. Avoid over-processing; you want some texture.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chickpeas with boiled and mashed potatoes.
Add the red onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
Stir in the flour to bind the mixture. If the mixture feels too wet, add an additional tablespoon of flour as needed.
Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into burger patties.
Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add the patties.
Cook each patty for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crisp on the outside.
Lightly toast the burger buns in the same skillet or a separate pan.
Assemble the burgers by placing a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun, followed by a falafel potato patty, a tomato slice, and a drizzle of tahini sauce or hummus if desired.
Top with the remaining bun halves and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2090 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.8 g | 132% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.4 g | 67% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3796 mg | 165% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 242.1 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.1 g | 150% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.7 g | ||
| Protein | 63.3 g | 127% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 650 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 26.3 mg | 146% | |
| Potassium | 2794 mg | 59% | |
*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.
