Falafel Burger With Hummus

Falafel Burger With Hummus
  • Author: Paul Rankin

Get ready to savor a delectable stack of homemade falafel burgers! These crispy and flavorful patties are crafted with chickpeas and an array of aromatic spices. Topped with a creamy hummus and tahini sauce, fresh veggies, and nestled in a warm bun, these falafel burgers are sure to be a hit at your next meal. Enjoy them freshly cooked or save some for later as a quick and tasty snack.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 250g/9oz chickpeas
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp ground coriander seed
  • 6 tbsp chopped parsley
  • ½ tsp chilli powder
  • 2 rounded tbsp plain flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Oil for deep fat
  • 125g/4½oz hummus
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1-2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp tahini
  • 4 large rolls (or hamburger buns
  • 1 fat tomato
  • 1 red onion
  • 4 leaves butter lettuce
  • or fries, or sautéed potatoes salad

Instructions

  • Drain the chickpeas thoroughly and pulse in the food processor until lightly broken up.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and continue to pulse until you have the texture of coarse breadcrumbs. Gently form into patties approx. 10cm/4in in diameter by 2½cm/1in. thick.
  • Fry in hot oil at 180C for 4-5 minutes, or until crisp or golden.
  • For the hummus and tahini sauce simply whisk together all the ingredients. If you prefer a lighter sauce add a little water until it is the preferred consistency.
  • To serve, split and warm the rolls. Place in the top of each roll a leaf of lettuce, a slice of tomato, and some red onions.
  • Place the falafel burger on the bottom side of the roll, and some of the sauce.
  • Either serve side by side on a plate, or built up as a burger on a plate with your choice of accompaniment.
  • Cook and refrigerate or freeze any left over burgers for a quick and easy snack.

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Cook Time

1H

Prep Time

PT1H

Yield

Serves 4