Description
Delicious and hearty falafel burgers made from canned chickpeas, fresh herbs, and warm spices, pan-fried to golden perfection and served with creamy houmous and peppery watercress on toasted burger buns. A satisfying vegetarian alternative to traditional burgers that’s quick to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 250g chickpeas (canned, drained and rinsed)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- small pack flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 2 rounded tbsp plain flour
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
To Serve
- 100g houmous
- 4 burger buns, cut in half
- watercress, to serve
Instructions
- Prepare Chickpeas: Drain, rinse, and thoroughly dry the canned chickpeas. Transfer them into a food processor bowl.
- Pulse Chickpeas: Pulse the chickpeas until they break down into coarse crumbs, ensuring a texture perfect for forming patties.
- Add Flavorings: Add the finely chopped onion, crushed garlic, ground coriander, ground cumin, chopped parsley, plain flour, and seasoning. Pulse again until the mixture is well combined but not overly smooth.
- Form Patties: Using your hands, gently shape the mixture into 4 evenly sized patties, approximately 10cm in diameter and 2cm thick.
- Heat Oil: In a large frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until shimmering.
- Fry Patties: Fry the falafel patties for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they develop a golden-brown crust. Do this in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Toast Buns: Lightly griddle the cut sides of the burger buns in a griddle pan or toast them under the grill until crisp and warm.
- Assemble Burgers: Spread houmous on one side of each bun. Place a falafel patty on top, add a generous handful of watercress, then cover with the remaining bun half.
Notes
- Ensure the chickpeas are thoroughly dried before processing to prevent soggy patties.
- If the mixture feels too loose to shape, add a little more flour to help bind the patties.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili flakes to the mixture.
- These falafel burgers can be served with your favorite sauces, such as tahini or garlic mayo, for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheat in a pan for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keywords: falafel burgers, vegetarian burgers, chickpea patties, Middle Eastern recipe, homemade falafel, quick vegetarian meal
