Best Falafel Burgers Recipes

FALAFEL BURGERS

Steps:

• Drain the chickpeas and pat dry with kitchen paper. Tip into a food processor along with the onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, harissa paste, flour and a little salt. Blend until fairly smooth, then shape into four patties with your hands.
• Heat the sunflower oil in a non-stick frying pan, and fry the burgers for 3 mins on each side until lightly golden. Serve with the toasted pitta bread, tomato salsa and green salad.

CHICKPEA FALAFEL BURGERS

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add green onions and mushrooms, and fry until tender, stirring frequently.
• Combine the garbanzo beans (with liquid) and garlic in the container of a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth, and transfer to a medium bowl. Stir in the mushrooms and onions. Mix in the cilantro, parsley, curry powder and cumin. Add the bread crumbs and egg whites, and mix until thoroughly blended. You can let the mixture sit in the refrigerator to blend flavors at this point, or go on to frying.
• Heat enough oil to cover the bottom of a large skillet over medium heat. Form the bean mixture into 4 balls, and flatten into patties. Place the burgers in the hot skillet, and fry for about 5 minutes on each side, until nicely browned.

FALAFEL BURGERS

Steps:

• In 12-inch skillet over medium heat, in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil, cook red onion and garlic about 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
• To food processor, add one-fourth of garbanzo beans, lemon juice and salt; pulse canned spinach until mixture is a smooth paste. Add remaining garbanzo beans, breadcrumbs and onion mixture; pulse until coarsely chopped.
• Shape mixture into four 4-inch patties. (If desired, you can refrigerate until ready to cook.) In 12-inch skillet over medium heat, in remaining tablespoon hot olive oil, cook falafel patties until golden and crisp, turning once. Serve with any of the above serving suggestions.

FALAFEL BURGERS

Steps:

• Pulse the chickpeas, garlic, half each of the scallions, cilantro and pickled peppers, the panko and cumin in a food processor until smooth, about 3 minutes. Form into 4 thin 3-inch patties.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook until a golden crust forms, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
• Meanwhile, whisk the yogurt with the pickled pepper brine in a medium bowl and season with salt. Toss the salad greens, chopped tomato and the remaining scallions and cilantro with half of the yogurt dressing in a large bowl.
• Put the falafel patties on the sandwich thins; top with the sliced tomato and the remaining yogurt dressing and pickled peppers. Serve with the salad.

SIMPLE FALAFEL (CHICKPEA BURGERS)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Grease a baking sheet.
• Mash garbanzo beans, whole-wheat flour, garlic, wheat germ, onion, soy sauce, and salt together in a bowl until well combined.
• Shape garbanzo bean mixture into 12 one-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 15 minutes; flip and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
• Mix sour cream and salsa together in a bowl for the dip.

EASY FALAFEL BURGERS

Steps:

• Drain, rinse and dry the chickpeas thoroughly, then tip into the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until lightly broken up into coarse crumbs.
• Add the onion, garlic, spices, parsley, flour and some seasoning, and continue to pulse until combined. Using your hands, gently form the mixture into 4 patties about 10cm in diameter and 2cm thick.
• In a large pan, heat the oil and fry the falafels on each side for 2-3 mins or until golden (you may need to do this in batches). Lightly griddle the burger buns on the cut side in a griddle pan, or toast under the grill.
• Spread one side of each bun with hummus, top with a falafel burger, add a handful of watercress, then pop the remaining bun half on top.

SEARED FALAFEL BURGERS

Steps:

• For the falafels:
• Preheat the oven to 425°F. Set a large pot of salted boiling water over high heat, and prepare an ice bath. Blanch the edamame and peas in the boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes, then immediately transfer to the ice bath. Drain and dry.
• Transfer the edamame and peas to the bowl of a food processor and add the flour, parsley, cilantro, dill, mint, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, caraway seeds, chili flakes, baking powder, and salt. Pulse until smooth. The falafels should be the consistency of wet sand and keep their shape when you form some into a ball in your hand.
• Divide the falafel mix into 8 to 10 burgers, depending on your preferred size, then form into patties. Bake in the preheated oven for 16 to 18 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and the burgers are keeping their shape-don't worry about flipping them. This step can be done ahead of time.
• To make the Tahini Mayo:
• Combine the garlic mayo and tahini in a bowl. If the mixture is really thick, add a little cold water to loosen it.
• To serve:
• Heat the canola oil in a large pan over high heat. Fry the burgers for 1 to 2 minutes, until the surface is crispy, then flip and fry for another minute. Transfer to a plate and sprinkle with salt to taste.
• Toast the brioche buns, making sure not to burn them, then spread Tahini Mayo on each side of the bun. Layer with a falafel burger, lettuce, tomatoes, turnips, and hot sauce to taste.

FETA-STUFFED FALAFEL BURGERS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Add all the burger ingredients, except for the feta, to a blender and blend until smooth. (Make sure your chickpeas are very dry first!)
• Divide mixture into four balls, then make an indent in the middle.
• Place a small block of feta in each indent and roll up again until the feta is completely covered.
• Fry in sunflower oil for 5 minutes until brown on each side.
• Add to a burger bun with lettuce, tomato, salsa, and coriander.
• Enjoy!

FALAFEL BURGERS WITH CABBAGE SALAD AND TAHINI SPREAD

Steps:

• Make the cabbage salad: Toss the cabbage, olive oil, lemon juice, honey and mint in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
• Make the tahini spread: Whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, and 1/4 cup water. Add up to 2 more tablespoons of water until the mixture is the consistency of mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper.
• Make the burgers: Combine the onion, scallions, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Mash 1/2 cup of the chickpeas in a small bowl with a fork; set aside. Add half of the remaining chickpeas to the food processor and pulse until finely chopped (the mixture should look smooth but not pasty). Add the remaining whole chickpeas and pulse until roughly chopped (a few chickpeas may remain whole).
• Transfer the food processor mixture to a large bowl; add the chickpea flour and reserved mashed chickpeas and fold together with a rubber spatula until well combined. Form the chickpea mixture into four 4-inch-wide patties (1/2 to 3/4 inch thick). Place on a plate lined with wax paper. Loosely cover and chill for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
• Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 2 patties; cook until dark brown and crisp, about 4 minutes. Carefully flip and cook until the other side is browned and the patties are hot in the center, 3 to 4 more minutes. Repeat with the remaining patties. Spread the tahini spread on the buns. Serve the burgers on the buns with the cabbage salad, pickles and pepperoncini.

FALAFEL POTATO BURGERS

Steps:

• Saute onion and garlic in oil.
• Mash or puree garbanzos and potatoes together.
• Add sauteed onion, tahini, lemon juice, milk powder, soy sauce, and other spices as desired.
• Shape into patties and place on greased cookie sheet.
• Bake at 350 for 10 min on each side (they will be very soft when turning the first time) Alternately, you can pan fry them in a little oil (I use olive oil) if you prefer them golden and crispier on the outside.
• Serve in pita with lettuce, tomato, and cucumber.

FALAFEL W/ AVOCADO SPREAD - VEGGIE BURGERS W/ GUACAMOLE

Steps:

• **To prepare patties** Place pinto beans in a medium bowl; partially mash with a fork.
• Add cheese and next 5 ingredients (through egg white); stir until well combined.
• Shape bean mixture into 4 (1/2-inch thick) oval patties.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until patties are browned and thoroughly heated.
• **To prepare spread** Combine avocado and next 5 ingredients (through salt), stirring well.
• **To serve** Place 1 patty in each pita half. Spread about 2 tablespoons avocado spread over patty in each pita half; top with onions and greens.

SWEET POTATO / FALAFEL BURGERS

Steps:

• INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 400º. Scrub sweet potato and puncture several times with a knife. Bake until easily pierced with a knife, about 35 minutes. You want it to be slightly firmer than if you were going to eat it like a baked potato. Remove from oven, cut open and allow to cool. Scoop sweet potato insides into food processor bowl and add onion, garlic, chickpeas, panko, chickpea flour, cilantro, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper. Pulse until chickpeas are well chopped and ingredients are incorporated, stopping to scrape down sides of bowl as needed. Transfer mixture to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Remove from refrigerator, uncover and shape sweet potato mixture into 4 patties. Coat a large skillet with remaining oil and place over medium heat. Working in batches if needed, place patties into skillet and cook until browned on bottoms, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook until browned on opposite sides, about 5 minutes more. Serve with your favorite burger/falafel toppings. I recommend some hummus or maple tahini dressing.

FALAFEL CHICKEN BURGERS WITH LEMON SAUCE

Steps:

• If desired, prepare onion rings according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix sauce ingredients. In a large bowl, mix the first 7 burger ingredients. Add chicken; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-in.-thick patties. Place 1/2 cup falafel mix in a shallow bowl (save remaining mix for another use). Press patties into falafel mix, patting to help coating adhere., In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add burgers; cook 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°. Serve burgers on buns with sauce and arugula; if desired, add an onion ring, sliced tomato and cucumber slices to each.

FALAFEL BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350. Generously oil a baking sheet. In a 9-inch skillet, saute the onions and garlic in the olive oil on medium heat for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. While the vegetables cook, combine the tofu, chickpeas, lemon juice, soy sauce, and sesame oil in the bowl of a food processor. Process unil well combined, but not a paste. It may be necessary to stir the contents once or twice, as it will be quite dry. Transfer the tofu mixture to a large bowl and add the sauteed vegetables, parsley, tahini, and salt. Mix everything together well with your hands. If the mixture is too sticky, add up to 1/2 cup bread crumbs. Shape 1/2 cup portions of the burger mix into 8 patties and arrange on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, until golden, juicy and firm. Decorate with scallions or onion rings and top with Yogurt Tahini Dressing.

OPEN-FACED FALAFEL BURGERS

Steps:

• To prepare sauce, combine the first 5 ingredients in a blender, and process until smooth.
• To prepare patties, combine 1 cup onion and next 7 ingredients (through 4 garlic cloves) in a food processor, and process until smooth, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.
• Place bean mixture in a large bowl; stir in 1/4 to 1/2 cup breadcrumbs.
• Divide bean mixture into 6 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty.
• Place remaining 1/4 cup breadcrumbs in a shallow dish.
• Dredge patties in breadcrumbs.
• Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add 3 patties to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned.
• Repeat procedure with remaining 2 teaspoons oil and patties.
• Warm mini pitas according to package directions.
• Place 1 pita on each of 6 plates.
• Top each serving with 1/2 cup lettuce, 1/3 cup tomato, 1/3 cup cucumber, and 4 teaspoons onion.
• Drizzle each serving with about 3 tablespoons sauce; top each serving with 1 patty.
• Wine note: Light in body and tannin, pinot noir is the perfect red wine for robust vegetarian dishes.