Baked Vegan Chickpea Falafel 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!
Ingredients
To make this Chickpea Falafel Burger, you’ll need….
- 1 bunch fresh coriander
- 2 bunches flat leaf parsley
- 2 cans chickpeas – rinsed and drained
- 1 bunch spring onions, trimmed (including the green part) roughly chopped
- 4-5 cloves garlic roughly chopped
- 2 tsps cumin
- 2 tsps baking powder
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 tsps salt & pepper to taste
Tahini Dressing to accompany the chickpea falafel burgers:
- 3 tbsps tahini
- Juice of one lemon
- ½ bunch flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped optional
- cold water
Instructions
- 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 warm water