# Baked Falafel Burgers

Cuisine: western · Time: 60 minutes · Servings: 4

## Ingredients

- 1 bundle fresh parsley  ((1 bundle yields ~2 cups chopped))
- 3 large cloves garlic
- 1 large lemon  ((1 large lemon yields ~2 1/2 Tbsp juice))
- 1/2 scant tsp each sea salt + black pepper
- 1 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1 15-ounce can chickpeas ((well rinsed and drained))
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup ground raw walnuts, pecans, almonds, or GF oat flour
- Garlic Dill sauce
- Chili Garlic Sauce or Sriracha
- 5-minute Hummus
- Tomato
- Lettuce
- Onion
- Pita or sturdy greens ((such as chard or collard greens))

## Steps

1. Add parsley, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, and a healthy pinch each salt and pepper to a food processor and mix to combine.
2. Add chickpeas and pulse until incorporated but still slightly chunky. You want to maintain a bit of texture.
3. Transfer to a mixing bowl and add nut meal (or oat flour) and mix again until a loose dough is formed that's firm enough to be handled. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. I added a touch more salt.
4. Draw an “x” in the dough to form 4 sections (as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size), then use your hands to form into 4 large patties (amount as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size) roughly 1/2-inch thick.
5. Place on a foil-lined baking sheet and refrigerate or freeze for 15 minutes to firm up. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (in the meantime.
6. OPTIONAL STEP: For a little extra crust on the outside, before baking heat a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat and add 2 Tbsp olive or avocado oil. Swirl to coat pan, then add falafel. Carefully flip once golden brown – about 3-4 minutes - and then cook on the other side until golden brown as well - 3-4 more minutes. Return to baking sheet to continue baking. Otherwise, just add them straight to the oven for baking.
7. Bake for a total of 30-40 minutes, flipping once at the halfway point for even cooking. The longer you bake them, the firmer they’ll get!
8. Serve warm wrapped in a pita or chard bun and desired sauces / toppings. Alternatively, serve atop a salad and use the garlic sauce as a dressing.
9. Burgers will store in the fridge, layered with parchment paper in an airtight container, for several days. Freeze to keep longer.

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Source: minimalistbaker — https://minimalistbaker.com/baked-falafel-burgers/
Page: https://findfood.fun/en/recipes/1950
Language: en