Baked Falafel Burgers

Name: Burger Falafel Panggang
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1 bundle fresh parsley ((1 bundle yields ~2 cups chopped)); 3 large cloves garlic; 1 large lemon ((1 large lemon yields ~2 1/2 Tbsp juice)); 1/2 scant tsp each sea salt + black pepper; 1 1/4 tsp cumin; 1 15 -ounce can chickpeas ((well rinsed and drained)); 1/4 - 1/2 cup ground raw walnuts, pecans, almonds, or GF oat flour; Garlic Dill sauce; Chili Garlic Sauce or Sriracha; 5 -minute Hummus; Tomato; Lettuce; Onion; Pita or sturdy greens ((such as chard or collard greens))

Healthy, 7-Ingredient V GF Falafel Burgers! Simple, flavorful, and perfect with pita, greens, or atop a salad!

⏱️ 60 min 🔪 Prep: 20 min 🔥 Cook: 40 min 📊 Medium 👁️ 21 views

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 bundle fresh parsley ((1 bundle yields ~2 cups chopped))
3 large cloves garlic
1 large lemon ((1 large lemon yields ~2 1/2 Tbsp juice))
1/2 scant tsp each sea salt + black pepper
1 1/4 tsp cumin
1 15 -ounce can chickpeas ((well rinsed and drained))
1/4 - 1/2 cup ground raw walnuts, pecans, almonds, or GF oat flour
Garlic Dill sauce
Chili Garlic Sauce or Sriracha
5 -minute Hummus
Tomato
Lettuce
Onion
Pita or sturdy greens ((such as chard or collard greens))

Steps

Add parsley, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, and a healthy pinch each salt and pepper to a food processor and mix to combine.
Add chickpeas and pulse until incorporated but still slightly chunky. You want to maintain a bit of texture.
Transfer to a mixing bowl and add nut meal (or oat flour) and mix again until a loose dough is formed that's firm enough to be handled. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. I added a touch more salt.
Draw an “x” in the dough to form 4 sections (as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size), then use your hands to form into 4 large patties (amount as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size) roughly 1/2-inch thick.
Place on a foil-lined baking sheet and refrigerate or freeze for 15 minutes to firm up. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (in the meantime.
OPTIONAL STEP: For a little extra crust on the outside, before baking heat a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat and add 2 Tbsp olive or avocado oil. Swirl to coat pan, then add falafel. Carefully flip once golden brown – about 3-4 minutes - and then cook on the other side until golden brown as well - 3-4 more minutes. Return to baking sheet to continue baking. Otherwise, just add them straight to the oven for baking.
Bake for a total of 30-40 minutes, flipping once at the halfway point for even cooking. The longer you bake them, the firmer they’ll get!
Serve warm wrapped in a pita or chard bun and desired sauces / toppings. Alternatively, serve atop a salad and use the garlic sauce as a dressing.
Burgers will store in the fridge, layered with parchment paper in an airtight container, for several days. Freeze to keep longer.