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Falafel Burger

Falafel Burger

Falafel Burger

Burger alternatives are something I really enjoy creating. Here we have a falafel burger that will leave you full and satisfied. The added freshness of parsley and lemon give this meal a real special touch. If you are looking for something without the added carbs or want to lose the buns- you can! Just grab a large iceberg lettuce for a wrap and roll or fold it over the burger.

Falafel Burger

Yields 4 patties

Ingredients

2 cups Vitacost Garbanzo Beans, soaked overnight

3 Tbsp.  flat leaf Italian parsley, chopped

2 cloves of garlic, chopped

1 small white yellow onion, chopped

1/2 small jalapeño, chopped and de-seeded – to taste

1/2 tsp. Vitacost Himalayan Fine Pink Salt

1 Tbsp. Vitacost certified organic ground cumin

1 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. ground black pepper

4 buns

1 small tomato

1 small cucumber

1/4 cup iceberg lettuce

Directions

  1. In your food processor, add your chickpeas, parsley, garlic, onion, and jalapeño. Pulse until slightly smooth.
  2. Pour mixture into a medium mixing bowl, stir in the salt, cumin, baking soda, and baking powder. *Option to add 1 Tbsp. of lemon juice for added freshness. Allow to set in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  4. Form into 2 balls- and flatten into a disc shape to form the patty. Place on to lightly oiled air fryer sheet or sheet pan and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Flipping half way through.
  5. Serve on your choice of bun with tomato, onion, lettuce, cucumber, and Raw Creamy Cucumber Dressing or a tahini dressing.

Chef’s tip: To add more spice to your falafel, you can add the jalapeño seeds. Also, make sure you do not cook your chickpeas after soaking them overnight, your falafel will not turn out as well.

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Wisam’s Infamous Falafel

Ground up chickpeas, parsley, onion, and cumin are just a few of the already short list of ingredients to make this falafel. The best part is that you throw all of it into your food processor and let it do its thing. Once you have mastered this recipe, you will be able to make many different things such as: falafel salads, burgers, and sandwiches.

Yields 10 Falafel

Ingredients

16 oz. Vitacost Garbanzo Beans, soaked overnight

3 Tbsp.  Flat Leaf Italian Parsley, chopped

2 cloves of garlic, chopped

1 small white yellow onion, chopped

1/2 small jalapeño, chopped and de seeded – to taste

1 tsp Vitacost Himalayan Pink Salt- Fine

1 tsp Spicely Organics Black Peppercorns- Tin

1 Tbsp. Vitacost Certified Organic Ground Cumin

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

Directions

  1. In your food processor, add your chickpeas, parsley, garlic, onion, and jalapeño. Pulse until slightly smooth.
  2. Pour mixture into a medium mixing bowl, stir in the salt, cumin, baking soda, and baking powder. *Option to add 1 Tbsp. of lemon juice for added freshness. Allow to set in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  3. Form into 1″ balls- and place onto a lightly oiled baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Flipping periodically to brown all sides.
    • *Option to fry your falafel, place pot over medium-high heat and fry falafel until browned- 2 to 5 minutes per side.
  4. Serve on sliced open pita bread with diced cucumbers, onion, tomato, and Raw Creamy Cucumber Dressing.

Chef’s tip: To add more spice to your falafel, you can add the jalapeño seeds. Also, make sure you do not cook your chickpeas after soaking them overnight, your falafel will not turn out as well.

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Falafel Sandwich

Looking at these pictures right now is making me want to make this all over again! This falafel recipe was inspired from my wonderful co-worker who spoils us on occasion with many different treats. One being, Wisam’s Infamous Falafel. After making them over and over, I finally was able to create my own measurements and flavor profile. She still rains supreme, however, I have really enjoyed playing with the ingredients to see what works and what does not- and that is what cooking is all about. I could not be more excited for you to try these as I was to show her these pictures. She inspired me to try something outside of what I have never done and for that I am grateful. Challenging yourself to do something new is really awesome, especially in creating a meal. Now.. start soaking those chickpeas and get prepared to make the best falafel sandwich of your life!

Yields 2 Sandwiches

Ingredients

16 oz Vitacost Garbanzo Beans, soaked overnight

3 Tbsp.  Flat Leaf Italian Parsley, chopped

2 cloves of garlic, chopped

1 small white yellow onion, chopped

1/2 small jalapeño, chopped and de seeded – to taste

1 tsp Vitacost Himalayan Pink Salt- Fine

1 Tbsp. Vitacost Certified Organic Ground Cumin

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp Spicely Organics Black Peppercorns- Tin

Directions

  1. In your food processor, add your chickpeas, parsley, garlic, onion, and jalapeño. Pulse until slightly smooth.
  2. Pour mixture into a medium mixing bowl, stir in the salt, cumin, baking soda, and baking powder. *Option to add 1 Tbsp. of lemon juice for added freshness. Allow to set in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  3. Form into 1″ balls. Place on to lightly oiled baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Flipping half way through.
  4. Serve in a pita with tomato, onion, lettuce, cucumber, and Raw Creamy Cucumber Dressing or a tahini dressing.