Falafel Burgers

Name: Falafel Burgers
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 h
Yield: 6 burgers
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dried garbanzo beans, also known as chickpeas; 1/2 medium red onion, coarsely chopped; 4 medium garlic cloves, peeled; 1 cup finely chopped cilantro; 1 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 6 brioche or hamburger buns (see Game Plan note), split; 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt; 6 tablespoons tomato jam (optional, see Game Plan note); Lettuce leaves

Falafel Grilling Burgers Yogurt Healthy Vegan Vegetarian Easy

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6 burgers Easy

(4) Total: 55 mins, plus 24 hrs soaking time Active: 25 mins

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For the patties:

1 1/2 cups dried garbanzo beans, also known as chickpeas
1/2 medium red onion, coarsely chopped
4 medium garlic cloves, peeled
1 cup finely chopped cilantro
1 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking powder

For frying and assembling:

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 brioche or hamburger buns (see Game Plan note), split
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
6 tablespoons tomato jam (optional, see Game Plan note)
Lettuce leaves

Nutritional Information

Calories464
Fat13.42g
Saturated fat1.99g
Trans fat0.05g
Carbs70.82g
Fiber8.39g
Sugar19.22g
Protein17.17g
Cholesterol3.19mg
Sodium402.54mg
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How to Freeze Burgers

Place patties in a single layer or stack and separate layers with non-greased freezer paper. Insert carefully into a freezer bag, lay flat in the freezer (if you have the room), and consume within three months.

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How to Thaw Burgers

Do not thaw the patties at room temperature. Instead, stick the patties in the refrigerator and wait until they are at least partially thawed. You can grill partially frozen patties, but it may take longer for the centers to finish. This could also result in an unevenly cooked burger.

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How to Store Burgers

Store hamburger patties the same way you’d store ground beef. Either keep the meat in its original container or wrap in saran wrap and insert into a plastic bag. The meat should stay fresh for one to two days.

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With some veggie burger recipes calling for cooked beans, you end up with mushy patties that ooze when you go to take a bite. Here, garbanzo beans soak a full 24 hours before being chopped in the food processor with onion, garlic, herbs, and spices to yield patties that cook up crisp on the outside, chewy-tender on the inside.

Game plan: Homemade Hamburger Buns take these burgers over the top, and Tomato Jam is the perfect condiment.

by Chris Rochelle

Instructions

1Soak the garbanzo beans in plenty of cold water for 24 hours in the fridge. Drain well. The garbanzos will have expanded to measure about 4 cups.
2Add 2 cups of the soaked garbanzos to a food processor and process until smooth and pasty, about 2 minutes. Use a spatula to scrape the paste into a large bowl. Set aside.
3Add the remaining soaked garbanzos to the food processor along with the onion, garlic, cilantro, parsley, lemon juice, cumin, chili powder, salt, and baking powder. Pulse 10 times, then scrape down the bowl. Pulse 10 more times—the mixture should have a medium-coarse texture. Add it to the bowl with the puréed garbanzos and mix to combine. Refrigerate, covered, for 30 minutes to make it easier to form into patties.
4Divide the garbanzo mixture into 6 even balls. With your hands, form each ball into a 3/4-inch-thick patty. Set aside.
5Heat a large cast-iron skillet or heavy frying pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of the oil and swirl to coat the pan. Carefully add 3 patties and cook, undisturbed, until the bottom surfaces are browned and crisp, about 6 minutes. Flip the patties and cook for 6 minutes more. Remove the patties to a plate and repeat with the remaining vegetable oil and uncooked patties. Toast the buns, if desired.
6Distribute the tomato jam, if using, evenly among the bun bottoms, top with lettuce leaves and the patties, spoon the yogurt on top, and close up. Serve right away.