Falafel Burgers Recipe

Name: Falafel Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 14 .5-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 2 cloves garlic, finely grated; 4 scallions (white and light green parts only), chopped; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/3 cup pickled cherry or jalapeno peppers, chopped, plus 2 tablespoons brine from the jar; 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3/4 cup plain 2 percent Greek yogurt; Kosher salt; 1 6 -ounce bag mixed salad greens; 2 tomatoes (1 chopped, 1 sliced); 4 whole-wheat sandwich thins, lightly toasted

Servings: persons

2 14 .5-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 cloves garlic, finely grated
4 scallions (white and light green parts only), chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/3 cup pickled cherry or jalapeno peppers, chopped, plus 2 tablespoons brine from the jar
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 cup plain 2 percent Greek yogurt
Kosher salt
1 6 -ounce bag mixed salad greens
2 tomatoes (1 chopped, 1 sliced)
4 whole-wheat sandwich thins, lightly toasted

1
Pulse the chickpeas, garlic, half each of the scallions, cilantro and pickled peppers, the panko and cumin in a food processor until smooth, about 3 minutes.
2
Form into 4 thin 3-inch patties.
3
Heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
4
Add the patties and cook until a golden crust forms, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
5
Meanwhile, whisk the yogurt with the pickled pepper brine in a medium bowl and season with salt.
6
Toss the salad greens, chopped tomato and the remaining scallions and cilantro with half of the yogurt dressing in a large bowl.
7
Put the falafel patties on the sandwich thins; top with the sliced tomato and the remaining yogurt dressing and pickled peppers.
8
Serve with the salad.
9
Per serving: Calories 481; Fat 15 g (Saturated 2 g); Cholesterol 3 mg; Sodium 453 mg; Carbohydrate 66 g; Fiber 13 g; Protein 21 g
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Photograph by Justin Walker

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 14 .5-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed, 2 cloves garlic, finely grated, 4 scallions (white and light green parts only), chopped, 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and more.

Yes, Falafel Burgers falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Falafel Burgers

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