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Vegan falafel burger on sesame seed bun

Falafel Burger

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This falafel burger recipe takes crispy falafel patties and piles them onto buns with all the fixings. Easy to make and great for meal prep!
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 burgers
Calories 406
Author Jessica Hylton

Ingredients

For the Falafel Patties:

  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 15 oz, 425 g
  • 1 small onion roughly chopped - about 100 g
  • 1 medium carrot chopped - about 60 g
  • 2 cloves garlic minced - about 6 g
  • ½ cup fresh parsley roughly chopped -15 g
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro roughly chopped - 15 g
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 g
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander 2 g
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional - 0.5 g
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour or chickpea flour for gluten-free - 30 g
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder 5 g
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil for cooking - 30-45 ml

For Assembly:

  • 4 vegan burger buns
  • Lettuce leaves
  • Tomato slices
  • Pickled Red onion slices
  • Vegan tahini sauce or hummus store-bought or homemade

Instructions

  • In a food processor with a blade attachment combine onion, carrot, garlic, parsley and cilantro. Pulse until all ingredients are finely minced. You may need to stop a few times and scrape the sides with a spoon.
  • Add chickpeas, cumin, coriander, cayenne (if using), salt and pepper, flour (or chickpea flour), and baking powder to the minced vegetables. Pulse until combined but still slightly chunky. Avoid over-processing to keep some texture.
  • Transfer the mixture to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (this helps it firm up).
  • Remove the falafel mixture from the fridge. Divide into 4 equal parts and shape each into burger-sized patties (about 1/2-inch thick).
  • Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
  • Place patties in the pan, cooking 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy on both sides. Alternatively you can bake the patties in the preheated to 400F (200C) oven for 20 minutes. Use a parchment lined baking sheet and lightly spray or brush patties with oil before baking.
  • Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Toast the burger buns lightly.
  • Spread a generous amount of tahini sauce or hummus on the bottom bun.
  • Layer with lettuce, falafel patty, tomato slices, red onion slices.
  • Spread more tahini sauce or hummus on the top bun and place on top.

Notes

  • Refrigerator: Store leftover falafel burger patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Freezer: You can freeze the falafel patties cooked or uncooked. Either way, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap, then place them in a freezer-safe bag or container and store for up to 3 months.
  • Reheating: To reheat frozen falafel burgers, thaw them overnight in the refrigerator, then warm them in a skillet coated with cooking spray. If you froze your patties before cooking them, follow the original recipe instructions for cooking in the oven or stovetop.

Nutrition

Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 416mg | Potassium: 520mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 3403IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 206mg | Iron: 6mg