High Protein Falafel Burger
Elevate your burger game with this High Protein Falafel Burger—a plant-based, flavor-packed alternative that's perfect for vegans and vegetarians alike. Made with protein-rich chickpeas, aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and paprika, and fresh parsley, these crispy falafel patties are both nourishing and satisfying. Nestled in whole-grain buns with crisp lettuce, juicy tomato slices, and a creamy vegan yogurt sauce with a zesty hint of lemon, this burger is a delightful combination of textures and flavors. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a quick, healthy, and delicious choice for weeknight dinners or weekend cookouts. Whether you're looking for a high-protein meal or simply crave a meat-free option, this falafel burger will leave you feeling full and happy. Perfect to pair with sweet potato fries or a fresh side salad!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 g canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 0.5 red onion, roughly chopped
- 2 garlic cloves
- 30 g fresh parsley, chopped
- 60 g chickpea flour
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 whole-grain burger buns
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 100 g vegan yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp hot sauce or chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
In a food processor, combine chickpeas, red onion, garlic, and parsley. Pulse until well combined but not completely smooth.
Add chickpea flour, cumin, coriander, paprika, baking powder, salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Pulse again until the ingredients form a slightly coarse paste. Scrape down the sides as needed.
Transfer the mixture to a bowl and shape it into four equal-sized patties.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the falafel patties and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Meanwhile, prepare a simple sauce by mixing vegan yogurt with lemon juice and an optional pinch of hot sauce or chili flakes. Set aside.
To assemble the burgers, place a lettuce leaf on the bottom of each bun, top with a falafel patty, a dollop of yogurt sauce, and tomato slices.
Cover with the top halves of the buns and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1936 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.5 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4166 mg | 181% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 300.4 g | 109% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 49.6 g | 177% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.2 g | ||
| Protein | 77.4 g | 155% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 614 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 24.9 mg | 138% | |
| Potassium | 2611 mg | 56% | |
*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.
