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Falafel Burgers
Falafel Burgers are formed from seasoned falafel mix shaped into patties and pan-fried until crisp and browned, then layered inside buns with fresh vegetable slices, hummus, tzatziki, cheese, and sprouts or lettuce. This creates a spiced, textured burger offering a combination of crunchy exterior and moist interior with Middle Eastern flavors.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
360 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 2 cups falafel mix
- olive oil
- 4 Tbsp hummus
- 4 Tbsp tzatziki sauce
- 4 lices cheese omit for vegan
- 1/2 cucumber thinly sliced
- 8 red onion very thin slices
- 8 tomato very thin slices
- 1/2 cup sprouts or lettuce
Instructions
- Divide the falafel mix into 4 1/2 cup portions and gently roll into balls. Place the balls between sheets of waxed or parchment paper and flatten. You can use a heavy cast iron skillet, or even a tortilla press! Keep chilled until ready to fry.
- Lightly coat the bottom of a nonstick skillet with oil. Heat until hot and then, working in batches if necessary, fry the burgers until crispy and browned on the first side. Then flip (gently!) and cook until browned and crisp on the second side.
- Spread a layer of tzatziki on the bottom of four buns.
- Top with your falafel burger patties.
- Add your cheese ~ I like to use 2 slices of extra thin pepper jack.
- Top the cheese with your cucumber slices.
- Follow with your red onions.
- add tomato slices.
- Finish the stack with your sprouts or lettuce.
- Spread a layer of hummus on the upper bun.
- Serve the burgers asap while still hot.
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Notes
- Scale the recipe to make multiple burgers by doubling or tripling the falafel mix quantities.
- For a lower carb option, omit the bun and serve burgers on a bed of green salad instead.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1burger
Calories
360kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
472mg
(20%)
Potassium
564mg
(12%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1102IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
291mg
(29%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 360
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1burger | |
| Calories | 360kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 472mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 564mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1102IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 291mg | 29% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.