Open-faced Falafel Burgers

Falafel is a popular Middle Eastern dish made from ground chickpeas or fava beans. It is believed to have originated in Egypt and has since become a staple in many countries around the world.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Open-faced Falafel Burgers

Cooking Method: Baking, Frying Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern Courses: Lunch, Main Course, Sandwich Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Chickpeas
• 1 small Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 1 cup Fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoon Tahini
• 4 piece Pita bread
• 4 leaf Lettuce
• 1 sliced Tomato
• 1 sliced Red onion

Instructions

1. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, baking powder, and salt. Pulse until well combined but still slightly chunky. Transfer the mixture to a bowl.
2. Add flour to the mixture and mix well. Shape the mixture into patties.
3. Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the patties until golden brown on both sides.
4. In a small bowl, mix together tahini and lemon juice to make a sauce.
5. Toast the pita bread in a toaster or oven.
6. Assemble the open-faced burgers by placing a lettuce leaf on each pita bread, followed by a falafel patty, sliced tomato, and red onion. Drizzle with tahini sauce.
7. Serve the open-faced falafel burgers with a side salad or fries.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.