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HEALTH & WELLNESS

May 30, 2021

Homemade Vegan Falafel Burger (Patties and Toppings) by Alphafoodie

Images and recipe by Alphafoodie

*Servings 8 large patties

*Prep time 10 minutes
*Cook time 10 minutes
*Total time 20 minutes
*Calories 83kcal

INGREDIENTS

For the falafel patty

4 cups chickpeas pre-soaked (don't use tinned)
2 ounces parsley
2 ounces cilantro (coriander)
1 medium-sized onion
2 large garlic cloves
1.5 Tbsp falafel mix
1/2 tsp salt
sunflower oil for frying or other neutral oil

The other ingredients

burger buns use GF is necessary
lettuce
tomato
pickled turnips
pickled cucumber
tahini sauce
onion optional

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Prepare the falafel flavorings

Roughly chop the parsley, cilantro, onion, and garlic.

Step Two: Process the patties

Add the soaked chickpeas and the remainder of the falafel patty ingredients to the Nutramilk food processor except for the falafel spice mix and salt. Process to a crumb consistency and then add the spices and blitz to incorporate.

Step Three: Shape The Patties

Shape the patties. Just use your hands and form balls, then flatten them a bit into a patty shape.
You can also be precise by weighing the mixture and dividing evenly – but that's optional. You could also use a burger press or small ring mold for more precise patty shapes.

Depending on the moisture of your patty base, use either a sprinkle of chickpea flour or a few drops of water to adjust it to the correct consistency so that it holds its shape without crumbling.

If you're not ready to cook the burgers immediately, then you can place them in the refrigerator , covered, until you're ready to do so.

Step Four: Cook The Falafel Patties

Heat up some neutral oil in a frying pan. I used sunflower oil. Fry the patties for 3-4 minutes on each side over medium-high heat until golden brown.

Step Five: Assemble The Burgers

Slice the veggies as thick as you'd like, add some tahini sauce and stack your falafel burger up with all the fillings. Enjoy!**

How To Store

The Uncooked Falafel mix:

The falafel mixture can be kept in the fridge or the freezer. It will last covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and up to six months in the freezer.
You can store it as a loose mixture or formed into patties. If freezing the formed patties, place them in an airtight freezer-safe container with a layer of beeswax wrap/ parchment paper between them so they don't stick together.

The Cooked Falafel patties:

I prefer leaving the freezing to the uncooked falafel mix. However, you can also freeze the cooked patties for between 3-4 months.
If I plan on having falafel several times in one week then I'll usually just keep the mixture in the fridge and cook it fresh, as needed. However, you can also store cooked falafel for 3-4 days covered in the fridge.

Full recipe and tips here: Homemade Vegan Falafel Burger (Patties and Toppings) - Alphafoodie