Falafel Burger

Savor the irresistible flavors of the Middle East with this Falafel Burger, a hearty and flavorful plant-based twist on the classic burger. This recipe combines the wholesome goodness of canned chickpeas, fresh herbs like parsley and cilantro, and aromatic spices such as cumin and coriander to create perfectly spiced, crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside falafel patties. Served on toasty burger buns and layered with crisp lettuce, juicy tomato slices, crunchy cucumber, and a creamy drizzle of tahini sauce, this burger is a vegan-friendly delight that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or even your next backyard cookout. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a quick, satisfying, and healthy meal option that’s sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly in a sieve under running water.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Transfer the falafel mixture to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up.

Step 5

After chilling, remove the mixture from the refrigerator and divide it into 4 equal parts.

Step 6

Form each part into a patty shape that matches the size of your burger buns.

Step 7

Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.

Step 8

Cook each falafel patty for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and heated through.

Step 9

While the patties are cooking, prepare the burger buns by slicing them in half and lightly toasting them if desired.

Step 10

To assemble the falafel burger, place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun, followed by a falafel patty.

Step 11

Top the patty with a slice of tomato, and a few cucumber slices.

Step 12

Drizzle with a generous amount of tahini sauce and cover with the top half of the bun.

Step 13

Serve immediately with additional tahini sauce on the side if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1747.8 grams (1747.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1767

Total Fat 73.00g	94%
Saturated Fat 10.10g	51%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.80g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6621mg	288%
Total Carbohydrate 232.00g	84%
Dietary Fiber 35.90g	128%
Total Sugars 49.80g
Protein 52.40g	105%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 885mg	68%
Iron 24mg	133%
Potassium 3052mg	65%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.6%

Protein: 11.7%

Carbs: 51.7%