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.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

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)

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Form the mixture into 8 small patties, about 2 inches in diameter each.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Lay the halved pita bread rounds on a serving platter. Place two falafel patties on each half.

Step 7

Top each open-faced burger with cucumber slices and tomato slices.

Step 8

Drizzle the tahini sauce over the top and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1091.6 grams (1091.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1704

Total Fat 92.50g	119%
Saturated Fat 13.20g	66%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4400mg	191%
Total Carbohydrate 186.40g	68%
Dietary Fiber 40.00g	143%
Total Sugars 27.00g
Protein 51.40g	103%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2957mg	227%
Iron 10735mg	59640%
Potassium 3260mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.7%

Protein: 11.5%

Carbs: 41.8%