Falafel Burger With Hummus
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.
Cook Time
1H
Prep Time
PT1H
Yield
Serves 4
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