Open-Faced Falafel Burgers Recipe

Name: Open-Faced Falafel Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup hot water; ¼ cup tahini; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup chopped red onion; ½ cup chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained; 4 garlic cloves, minced; ½ cup dry breadcrumbs, divided; 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 6 mini pita pockets (about 5 inches wide); 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce; 2 cups chopped tomatoes; 2 cups sliced peeled cucumbers; ½ cup finely chopped red onion

Servings: persons

1 cup hot water
¼ cup tahini
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chopped red onion
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon salt
2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained
4 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup dry breadcrumbs, divided
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
6 mini pita pockets (about 5 inches wide)
3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
2 cups chopped tomatoes
2 cups sliced peeled cucumbers
½ cup finely chopped red onion

1
SAUCE: Combine the sauce ingredients in a blender, and process until smooth.
2
PATTIES: Combine all patty ingredients except the oil and bread crumbs in a food processor, and process until smooth, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.
3
Place bean mixture in a large bowl; stir in 1/4 cup breadcrumbs.
4
Divide bean mixture into 6 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty.
5
Place remaining 1/4 cup breadcrumbs in a shallow dish.
6
Dredge patties in breadcrumbs.
7
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
8
Add 3 patties to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned.
9
Repeat procedure with remaining 2 teaspoons oil and patties.
10
TO ASSEMBLE: Warm mini pitas according to package directions.
11
Place 1 pita on each of 6 plates.
12
Top each serving with 1/2 cup lettuce, 1/3 cup tomato, 1/3 cup cucumber, and 4 teaspoons onion.
13
Drizzle each serving with about 3 tablespoons sauce; top each serving with 1 patty.

496

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup hot water, ¼ cup tahini, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, ⅛ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Open-Faced 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.

Open-Faced Falafel Burgers

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