Description
These crispy, flavor-packed Falafel Burgers are perfect for busy weeknights. Made with chickpeas, fresh herbs, and bold spices, they’re a healthy, satisfying, and plant-based alternative to traditional burgers. Easy to prepare, freezer-friendly, and endlessly customizable, they’re ideal for vegetarians, vegans, and anyone craving wholesome comfort food
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried chickpeas (or 1 can, 15 oz, drained and rinsed)
- ½ cup fresh parsley
- ½ cup fresh cilantro
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp tahini
- ¼ cup flour or breadcrumbs (use gluten-free if needed)
- Salt, to taste
- Olive oil, for cooking
Optional Add-Ins:
- Roasted red peppers
- Sun-dried tomatoes
- Pine nuts
For Serving (optional):
- Burger buns or lettuce wraps
- Lettuce, tomato, cucumber slices, avocado, pickles
- Tahini sauce, tzatziki, or spicy aioli
Instructions
- If using dried chickpeas, soak them overnight and drain.
- In a food processor, combine chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, garlic, cumin, coriander, and lemon juice. Blend until coarse.
- Add tahini, flour or breadcrumbs, and salt. Pulse until the mixture comes together.
- Shape into 4–6 patties and chill in the fridge for 15–30 minutes.
- Cook patties:
- Pan-fry: In olive oil over medium heat until golden brown on both sides.
- Bake: At 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Grill: Until crispy and heated through.
Assemble with your favorite toppings and sauces. Serve warm.
Notes
- To prevent falling apart, chill patties before cooking and ensure the mix is well-bound.
- For a low-carb option, serve in lettuce wraps.
- Patties can be frozen raw for up to 3 months. Thaw before cooking.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven or skillet for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Fried, Baked, or Grilled
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: ~210
- Sugar: ~2g
- Sodium: ~280mg
- Fat: ~11g
- Saturated Fat: ~1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~22g
- Fiber: ~5g
- Protein: ~7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg