Baked Falafel Burgers

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 1 15-ounce can Chickpeas
  • 3 large cloves Garlic
  • 1 Lemon, large
  • 1 bundle Parsley, fresh
  • 1 Pita or sturdy greens
  • 1 Tomato

• Condiments

  • 1 Chili garlic sauce or sriracha
  • 1 Garlic dill sauce
  • 5 Minute hummus

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 scant tsp Sea salt +black pepper

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1 1/4 tsp Cumin
  • 1/4 cup Walnuts, ground raw

Found on minimalistbaker.com

Description

Ingredients

• 1 bundle fresh parsley (~2 cups chopped)
• 3 large cloves garlic
• 1 large lemon (~2 1/2 Tbsp juice)
• scant 1/2 tsp sea salt + black pepper
• 1 1/4 tsp cumin
• 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, well rinsed and drained
• 1/4 - 1/2 cup ground raw walnuts, pecans, almonds or GF oat flour
• Garlic Dill sauce
• Chili Garlic Sauce or Sriracha
• 5 minute Hummus
• Tomato, Lettuce, Onion
• Pita or sturdy greens, such as chard or collard greens

Directions

• Add parsley, garlic, lemon juice, cumin and a healthy pinch each salt and pepper to a food processor and mix to combine.
• Add chickpeas and pulse until incorporated but still slightly chunky. You want to maintain a bit of texture.
• Transfer to a mixing bowl and add nut meal (or oat flour) and mix again until a loose dough is formed thats firm enough to be handled. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. I added a touch more salt.
• Draw an “x” in the dough to form 4 sections, then use your hands to form into 4 large patties roughly 1/2-inch thick.
• Place on a foil-lined baking sheet and refrigerate or freeze for 15 minutes to firm up. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F in the meantime.
• OPTIONAL STEP: For a little extra crust on the outside, before baking heat a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat and add 2 Tbsp olive or canola oil. Swirl to coat pan, then add falafel. Carefully flip once golden brown – about 3-4 minutes - and then cook on the other side until golden brown as well - 3-4 more minutes. Return to baking sheet to continue baking. Otherwise, just add them straight to the oven for baking.
• Bake for a total of 30-40 minutes, flipping once at the halfway point for even cooking. The longer you bake them, the firmer they’ll get!
• Serve warm wrapped in a pita or chard bun and desired sauces / toppings. Alternatively, serve atop a salad and use the garlic sauce as a dressing.
• Burgers will store in the fridge, layered with parchment paper in an airtight container, for several days. Freeze to keep longer.

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