Vegan Falafel Burgers with Chickpeas
There's nothing quite like this nourishing Vegan Falafel Burger made with chickpeas, spices, and veggies. It's the perfect vegan substitute for a meaty burger that has tons of flavor. With only 5 minutes prep, 30 mins bake time, and a handful of ingredients needed, this is one vegan burger you don't want to miss.
Servings: 8
Calories: 153kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup dried chickpeas , soaked overnight
- 1 cup chopped red onion
- ½ cup cilantro , or sub parsley if preferred
- ¼ cup chopped red pepper , or 1 tablespoon diced hot pepper
- 3 cloves garlic , chopped
- 1 tablespoon tapioca starch
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
Instructions
- Put everything into a food processor and blend until you get medium sized crumbles or until mixture sticks together.
- Shape into burgers and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet.
- Bake at 350 F/ 175 C for about 15 minutes on each side.
- Serve with toppings of choice!
Notes
- My #1 Secret Tip for making this falafel burger recipe is to really drain those chickpeas well. I still remember one night when I rushed and skipped that step, the patties turned out too soft and just wouldn’t hold up in the pan. Ever since then, I take an extra minute to make sure they’re nice and dry.
- Watch the texture when blending: I aim for a medium crumble when I pulse the ingredients. If the pieces are too big, they won’t stick together, and if too fine, it turns into hummus.
- Check if it sticks: Before I stop blending, I pinch a bit of the mix to see if it holds together. If it’s still falling apart, I give it another quick pulse.
- Shape the patties gently: I form a big ball first, then flatten it slightly in my hands. Once it’s on the parchment, I gently press it down a little more to help it bake evenly.
- Use parchment paper: I always bake these on parchment. It helps them get a crispy crust on both sides without sticking.
- Flip with care: When I flip the patties, I do it slowly and gently. If one cracks, I just pat it back into shape with the spatula, no stress!
Nutrition
Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 401mg | Potassium: 386mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 245IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 3mg