Open Faced Falafel Burgers
Elevate your vegetarian burger game with these Open Faced Falafel Burgers, a fresh and flavorful twist on classic falafel. Made with a blend of chickpeas, aromatic herbs like parsley and cilantro, and warm spices such as cumin and coriander, these golden, crispy patties are the perfect plant-based centerpiece. Served on soft pita bread rounds and crowned with vibrant slices of cucumber and tomato, these burgers deliver a medley of textures and flavors in every bite. A creamy, tangy tahini sauce ties it all together, offering Middle Eastern-inspired goodness that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for quick weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Perfect keywords: falafel burger recipe, vegetarian open-faced burgers, homemade tahini sauce, easy Middle Eastern recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz Canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 Onion (small, diced)
- 3 Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Ground coriander
- 0.5 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Baking powder
- 4 tbsp All-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 2 Pita bread rounds (halved)
- 1 Cucumber (sliced)
- 1 Tomato (sliced)
- 2 tbsp Tahini
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Water
- 0.25 tsp Salt (for tahini sauce)
Instructions
In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, and 1 tsp of salt. Pulse until the mixture is well blended but slightly chunky.
Add the baking powder and flour to the mixture. Pulse again until the mixture holds together when pressed. If needed, add an extra tablespoon of flour.
Form the mixture into 8 small patties, about 2 inches in diameter each.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, fry the patties for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crisp. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
To make the tahini sauce, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, water, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust the water for desired consistency.
Lay the halved pita bread rounds on a serving platter. Place two falafel patties on each half.
Top each open-faced burger with cucumber slices and tomato slices.
Drizzle the tahini sauce over the top and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1704 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.5 g | 119% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.2 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4400 mg | 191% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 186.4 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.0 g | 143% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.0 g | ||
| Protein | 51.4 g | 103% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2957 mg | 227% | |
| Iron | 10735.2 mg | 59640% | |
| Potassium | 3260 mg | 69% | |
*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.
