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Falafel Burgers
Andie Mitchell
3 minutes
4 burgers
BeginnerCrispy yet crumbly falafel, richly spiced with cumin, coriander, and chili powder. Balanced with a bright, fresh parsley and lemon tahini sauce.
Total Steps
4
Ingredients
16
Tools Needed
4
Ingredients
- 2 can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped
- 1 large handful parsley, chopped
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon coriander
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup tahini paste
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 lemons lemon zest
- 2 lemons lemon juice
Instructions
1
Step 1
Combine the chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, flour, cumin, coriander, chili powder, turmeric, and salt. Pulse in a food processor until the mixture is well combined. Form the mixture into 4 large patties.
2
Step 2
3 minutes per side
Heat the vegetable oil in a large, nonstick skillet set over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 3 minutes per side.
3
Step 3
Make the tahini sauce: Whisk the tahini paste with water, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a mixing bowl.
4
Step 4
Serve the falafel burgers in pita pockets or on a bun. Top them with the prepared tahini sauce, lettuce, and tomato.
Tools & Equipment
Food processor
Large, nonstick skillet
Mixing bowl
Whisk