Meal: Lunch or Dinner
Dietary Type: Vegetarian, Vegan
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4

The Dish
If you love classic falafel, you’ll appreciate this recipe for Chickpea Falafel Burgers! Inspired by an absolute favorite street food, we’re making a healthy, plant-based patty perfect on a bun, in a pita, on a salad, or in a wrap. Top them with hummus, tahini, cucumber, and tomatoes for a truly delicious and nutritious meal.

Protein-packed chickpeas are blended with garlic, fresh herbs, sesame seeds, tahini (a sesame seed paste, similar to peanut butter), and lemon before formed into patties. Unlike more traditional falafel, these burgers are baked, not fried. If you want a crispier patty, cook them in a hot pan with a splash of olive oil before baking.

The best part of this recipe is that they freeze well, making them perfect for your meal prep needs. Give them a try and they are sure to be added to your list of favorites!

Hacking this Recipe: Don't really like cilantro? Increase the parsley or use your favorite fresh herbs. If you can’t find tahini, feel free to use peanut or almond butter for a nutty alternative. Last pro tip—freeze the uncooked patties between baking or parchment paper, and bake fresh whenever you need them.

Ingredients

Burger
1-150 oz (425 g) tin chickpeas, no salt added, drained
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp (2 g) cumin, ground
1 lemon, juiced
2 tbsp (30 g) tahini
¼ cup (38 g) sesame seeds
1 cup (60 g) fresh parsley, roughly chopped
½ cup (10 g) fresh cilantro/coriander, roughly chopped
1 tbsp (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil, divided
Sea salt and pepper, to taste

To serve
Whole grain pita or burger bun
Hummus
Cucumbers, sliced
Tomato, sliced
Romaine/cos lettuce

Preparation

• Preheat the oven to 400°F/204°C. Line a tray with foil. Brush with 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil.
• Combine chickpeas, garlic, cumin, lemon juice, tahini, sesame, parsley, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a food processor or blender. Pulse until incorporated, but slightly chunky. 
• Divide into 4, ½ inch patties. Transfer to the baking tray, and brush tops with remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) oil. 
• Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until firm. Let sit for 10 minutes on the tray before removing. 
• Serve in a pita, on a salad, in a wrap, or on a burger bun with your favorite toppings. 

Vegetarian and Vegan Modifications: Recipe is vegan, as is!

Gluten-Free Modifications: Use your favorite gluten-free bun or wrap, or simply use on top of a salad.

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