Falafel Burgers
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
These falafel burgers are so quick and easy to make. You can use chickpeas or a mix of beans.
Course:
Main
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 400 g fava beans (or broad beans mine were dried not tined so I cooked for 20 minutes or until softened, then drained)
- 400 g tin of Chickpeas you can use dried if you have pre-soaked and cooked beforehand
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 tsp ground Cumin
- 1 tsp ground Coriander
- 1 Lemon zest
- 1 tblsp Harissa or Chilli powder
- 2-3 tbsp plain flour
- Bunch of Coriander Parsley or Basil
- 2-3 tbsp Olive oil
Instructions
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Rinse, drain and pat the beans dry with kitchen roll as much as you can.
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Put the beans into a food processor along with the garlic, herbs of your choice (parsley, coriander or basil) spices, flour, lemon zest and salt.
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Blent until smooth, scraping down the sides if you need to.
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Now chill the mixtures for 1-2 hours.
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After chilling, scrape out the mixture and divide into equally sized patties, about 1.5cm thick.
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You should be able to make between 8-10 depending on size.
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You can sprinkle the patties with bread crumbs if you like.
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Heat a large frying pan over medium heat and add enough oil to coat the pan.
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Once the oil is hot, add as many falafel as will fit in your pan.
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Cook for 4-5 minutes each side, or until deep golden brown.
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Serve with hummus inside a warmed pita bread.
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You can freeze any leftover falafel or they will keep in the refrigerator for several days.
Recipe Notes
Serve in warmed pitta breads, with a nice autumnal salad like roasted butternut squash with feta.