Protein Rich Baked Chickpea Falafel Vegan Burger

Middle eastern flavours are always a winner and when they’re combining great protein, highly nutritious fresh herbs and calcium rich sesame paste (tahini), this nutrient packed chickpea falafel burger is incredibly healthy and satiating. This delicious chickpea falafel burger is a filling and flavoursome choice, that can be enjoyed by vegans, vegetarians and meat-eaters alike!

To make this Chickpea Falafel Burger, you’ll need….

Ingredients

1 bunch fresh coriander
2 bunches flat leaf parsley
2 cans chickpeas – rinsed and drained
1 1 bunch spring onions, trimmed and roughly chopped (including the green part)
4-5 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
2 tsps cumin
1-2 tsps salt & pepper to taste
2 tsps baking powder
2 tbsp Tahini

Tahini Dressing to accompany the chickpea falafel burgers:

3 tbsps tahini
Juice of one lemon
½ cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (optional)
Warm water

Heres’ how….

In a food processor, chop the fresh herbs by dropping them onto a running blade
Add the chickpeas, garlic and spring onions, and pulse until they are roughly blended
Add the baking powder and tahini; pulse until well combined
Season with cumin, salt and pepper
Pulse until mixture forms a smooth soft “dough”
Put a little olive oil or rapeseed oil on a non-stick baking tray
Wet your hands and using a tablespoon or ice cream scoop, scoop a small amount into your hands. Using your hands, form roughly equal size balls
On the prepared baking sheet, press the balls down into a patty approximately 1 inch thick, brush with oil on the top
Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes until golden brown
Serve immediately to enjoy a crispy texture

To make the dressing

Mix the tahini and lemon juice in a small jar and season with salt & pepper. Add water a little at a time to the desired consistency, shaking after each addition. Finally, add the chopped parsley (if using).
Here’s a quick video….

Serving Suggestions

Serve your crispy chickpea falafel burger in warmed pitta bread, with
- chopped tomato & onion salad
- roasted red peppers
Chickpea falafel burger alongside some roasted or sautéed green vegetables, sprinkled with pine nuts
With this easy homemade cumin and garlic hummus – CLICK HERE for the recipe

NOTE: These can be frozen before cooking and cooked from frozen – allow 45 mins.

Nutritional Nugget

What are the health benefits of chickpeas?

They are incredibly nutritious, providing good levels of iron, folate, magnesium, potassium and vitamins B1, B3, B5 & B6. a rich source of soluble fibre and vegetable protein as well as being high in fibre and one of the best sources of plant-based protein. CLICK HERE to find out how eating more chickpeas can help with your overall health.