Easy Vegan Falafel Burger
User Reviews
4.9
57 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
5
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Calories
419 kcal
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Cuisine
Fusion
Easy Vegan Falafel Burger
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Easy Vegan Falafel Burger. Chickpea patties with 5 minute Tahini dressing, tomatoes, onions, pickles make for a filling and flavorful burger. Vegan Soy-free Recipe. Can be made gluten-free Makes 8 to 9 patties
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Ingredients
Falafel Patties:
- 30 oz canned chickpeas washed well and drained. or about 3 cups cooked
- 3/4 cup loosely chopped red onion
- 4 cloves of garlic , preferably roasted or lightly cooked to golden
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup parsley
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- 1.5 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tbsp or more ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp cayenne
- 1/2 to 1 tsp salt depends on whether the chickpeas are salted
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp or more lemon juice
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup More breadcrumbs use gluten-free crumbs, coarsely blended oats or gf flour to make gluten-free
Tahini dressing:
- 1/4 cup Tahini
- 1 clove of garlic
- a handful of fresh parsley
- 2 to 3 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup or more water
- 1/4 tsp salt
Other Toppings:
- sliced tomato
- sliced onions
- Sliced pickles dill cucumber pickle
- lettuce or greens
Instructions
Make the falafel Burgers:
- Drain the chickpeas, wash and drain well and keep ready.
- In a processor, add onion, garlic, parsley and cilantro and pulse to mince.
- Add the rest of the ingredients through oil and the chickpeas and pulse to make a coarse mixture.
- Transfer to a bowl and add sesame seeds and breadcrumbs and mix in. Add enough crumbs to make a soft doughy mixture. The dough will become less sticky as it chills.
- Chill the mixture for 20 to 30 minutes.Taste and adjust salt, tang, flavor(add more spices if oyu like) and heat and mix in.
- Shape into patties and pan fry on a heavy bottom skillet over medium heat for 6 to 7 minutes per side.
Make the dressing:
- Blend everything under tahini dressing. Taste and adjust salt and tang. Add more tahini for thicker dressing and more water for thinner.
Assemble:
- Toast the burger buns. Assemble the burger with sliced tomatoes, onions, lettuce or greens, falafel patties and a generous amount of tahini dressing, pickles. Add some hot sauce if you wish. Serve! I also often add a layer of hummus. Serve as burgers or in a pita bread.
Notes
- Use dried Chickpeas: Soak 1 1/4 cup dry uncooked chickpeas in 3 times the water overnight. Bring to a good boil and keep boiling for 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and use in the burgers. You might need to add additional binder such as tahini or 1 flax egg (1 tbsp flaxmeal mixed in 2.5 tbsp water) depending on the consistency of the mixture.
- Nutrition calculations based on one serving of five, includes tahini sauce, does not include buns
Nutrition Information
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Calories
419kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
546mg
(23%)
Potassium
614mg
(18%)
Fiber
15g
(60%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
180IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
13.3mg
(15%)
Calcium
153mg
(15%)
Iron
8.5mg
(47%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 419 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 419kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 546mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 614mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 15g | 60% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 180IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 13.3mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 153mg | 15% |
| Iron | 8.5mg | 47% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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57 reviews
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