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Falafel Burgers

Falafel Burgers
Roasted chickpeas and creamy yogurt dill sauce make it unforgettable.
Recipe type: Appetizer
Ingredients
  • 2 (15.5-oz.) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
  • ½ c. parsley leaves
  • 4 green onions, roughly chopped
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. ground coriander
  • ¼ c. all-purpose flour
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ c. vegetable oil
  • 1 c. plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 c. very finely chopped cucumber
  • 2 tbsp. freshly chopped dill
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 4 buns
  • Lettuce, for serving
  • Tomato slices, for serving
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°. Spread chickpeas on a baking sheet and bake until just starting to split open, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  2. In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, combine chickpeas, onion, parsley, green onions, cumin, and coriander. Blend until mixture resembles a thick paste then transfer to a large bowl.
  3. Stir in flour then season mixture with salt and pepper. Form mixture into 4 large patties.
  4. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add patties and cook until golden and warmed through, about 3 minutes per side.
  5. Make yogurt-dill sauce: In a medium bowl, stir yogurt, cucumber, dill, and lemon juice until combined.
  6. Assemble burgers: Place a patty on each bottom bun and top with yogurt sauce, lettuce, and tomato slices. Top with remaining bun.

 

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