How to Make Falafel Burgers - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and satisfying vegetarian meal option? Look no further than these scrumptious falafel burgers! Made with a blend of chickpeas, fresh herbs, and savory spices, these burgers are packed with flavor and protein. Whether you're a vegetarian looking for a meatless alternative or simply want to try something new, these falafel burgers are sure to be a hit at your next meal.

Falafel is a popular Middle Eastern dish made from ground chickpeas or fava beans, mixed with ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced
  • 1 (16 ounce) can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
  • 1 (7.75 ounce) can spinach, well drained
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup dry breadcrumbs
  • Hamburger buns
  • Lettuce leaves
  • Sliced tomato
  • Sliced red onion
  • Tzatziki sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    240 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 636mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 132mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 409mg