Falafel Burger with Fresh Salad & Tahini Yoghurt Sauce

These falafel burgers are crisp on the outside, tender inside and packed with Middle Eastern flavour. Made with soaked chickpeas, fresh herbs, garlic, onion and warm spices, they’re a great meat-free option for lunch, dinner or weekend entertaining.

Serve them in burger buns, wraps or pita with tomato, cucumber, lettuce, pickled onion and a creamy tahini yoghurt sauce.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • High-protein vegetarian meal

  • Full of fresh herbs and spices

  • Great for burgers, wraps or pita pockets

  • Can be baked, air-fried or pan-cooked

  • Perfect with fresh salad, hummus or tahini sauce

  • Time to Cook: 30 minutes minutes
  • Serving: 4
  • Difficulty Level: Easy
Falafel Burger with Fresh Salad & Tahini Yoghurt Sauce

Ingredients

For Falafel Burger with Fresh Salad & Tahini Yoghurt Sauce

  • Chickpeas
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Coriander
  • Chilli
  • Cumin
  • Salt
  • Chilli flakes
  • Olive oil
  • Baking soda
  • Burger buns
  • Tomato
  • Cucumber
  • Lettuce
  • Yoghurt

Steps for Making

    Soak the chickpeas

  1. Soak dry chickpeas in plenty of water for 8–24 hours. Drain well and pat dry. Do not cook them before blending.

    Blend the falafel mix

  1. Add soaked chickpeas, onion, garlic, chilli, herbs, spices, salt, olive oil and baking soda to a food processor. Pulse until the mixture becomes coarse and holds together when pressed.

    Shape the patties

  1. Use wet hands to form 4 firm patties. Place on a lined tray and chill for 15–20 minutes.

    Cook the patties/ Build the burgers

  1. Bake at 200°C for about 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, or air-fry at 190°C until golden. You can also pan-cook them in olive oil until crisp on both sides./ Spread tahini yoghurt sauce, hummus or tzatziki on the bun. Add lettuce, falafel patty, tomato, cucumber, pickled onion and fresh herbs.

Nutritional Values

  • Calories: 190 kcal
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.8 g
  • Protein: 7.9 g
  • Carbs: 25.5 g
  • Fats: 5.7 g
  • Sugars: 4.8 g

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients used. Values may vary.

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