Falafel burgers

Falafel burgers

A healthy burger that's filling too. These are great for anyone who craves a big bite but doesn't want the calories

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Easily doubled

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 mins

Cook time

Cook 6 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Method

  1. Pat the chickpeas dry with kitchen paper. Tip into a food processor along with the onion, garlic, parsley, spices, flour and a little salt. Blend until fairly smooth, then shape into four patties with your hands.
  2. Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan, add the burgers, then quickly fry for 3 mins on each side until lightly golden. Serve with toasted pittas, tomato salsa and a green salad.

Per serving

161 kcalories, protein 6g, carbohydrate 18g, fat 8 g, saturated fat 1g, fibre 3g, sugar 1g, salt 0.36 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, March 2008.

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  • Binder photo Ali

    16 May 2009

    Ali rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    These were OK, a bit bland for me, so will give them another go, but add some more flavour. If u don't try u will never know right?

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  • 18 May 2009

    Nead rated this recipe

    5 stars

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  • 18 May 2009

    Rachel commented on this recipe

    the onionm quantity is "1 small red onion" and is on the ingredients list xx

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  • 18 May 2009

    sofia rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Really tasty and healthy, and so easy to make. Think i will put fresh coriander in next time.

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  • 19 May 2009

    sola3 commented on this recipe

    loved it! it's really full of flavour, I added 50% more lentils and used sweet potatos instead of standard ones.

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  • 19 May 2009

    human kenwood rated and commented on this recipe

    2 stars

    I was not very impressed. The ground coriander and cumin was too overpowering.

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  • 20 May 2009

    stamos rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    very good. and healthy

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  • 21 May 2009

    tjlewis commented on this recipe

    Made it last night in no time at all - best falafel I have ever tasted...kids loved it..

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  • 25 May 2009

    CloClo commented on this recipe

    I'm going to be trying this later in the week. I'm trying to be healthier, and eat more veggie foods before my summer holiday. Will let you know how I get on. Just 1 question, PLEASE ANSWER - Could I cook these, and eat them cold with salad the next day?

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  • 01 June 2009

    CloClo rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    Tried these today for lunch - first time chickpeas have ever been on my plate, let alone near my mouth (that said, there is still NO WAY I will eat them without being mashed up). I didn't know how long our harissa paste had been opened, so used Branstons Hot Jalapeno Pickle instead - was gorgeous. I baked at 200 for 20 mins, but found the inside to be very, very mushy and wet. I loved the taste of these, but hated the texture - will be trying to fry, or bake, very thin versions next.

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  • 01 June 2009

    CloClo commented on this recipe

    also only made with 1/3 a can of chickpea, 1/2 onion etc, because it was only me eating - was perhaps too much for 1 person, but feel that the recipe given wouldn't be enough for 4. I also only blended half my onion, and left the rest in chunks - this worked very well.

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  • 14 June 2009

    Kate rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Delicious and really easy, I used my handheld blender and it did the job just fine.

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  • 17 June 2009

    Frantic Flapjack rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I've made these twice. The second time, I made them smaller and they fitted better into the pitta pockets. I also added some ground cinnamon to the mix and added fresh coriander and mint. They are a great veggie alternative and mix and cook up really well. You do need a spicy relish though as the mixture is quite dry.

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  • 20 June 2009

    Natalie rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Delicious and easy. Will make these again.

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  • 06 July 2009

    bluepeach535 rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Great vegetarian meal. Being a vegetarian I am always on the look-out for something healthy and tasty, and ideally with vegetables as a major ingredient. These were really good and easy to make. I used dried chickpeas instead of canned because I like something fresher. My burgers were a bit crumbly, but I was able to mash them into something resembling a patty on my roll. Making these for a small party, I found that non-vegetarians really enjoyed these as well, and the recipe was requested several times.

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  • Binder photo Liz

    09 July 2009

    Liz rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Really nice flavour, I ran out of pitta breads so used wraps folded over with slices of beef tomato, mayonnaise and lettuce. Used a beaten egg to bind the burgers together as the mixture was very dry.

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  • 28 July 2009

    K-Lo rated this recipe

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  • 31 July 2009

    Mimi rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Great recipe. I always like to have an armoury of veggie recipe as I'm trying to cutdown on meat and for veggie friends. I used self raising flour in the mix to make it lighter and added a pinch of smoked paprika. Served with chilli jam, greek yoghurt and tortilla wraps.

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  • 12 August 2009

    Foodie rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    First time I have made these and they were delicious. I added a bit more coriander than recommended though. I served them with a fresh tomato and red onion salsa and some low fat natural yoghurt in wholemeal pitta for a tasty, filling healthy meal! These were also incredibly cheap to make - a good budget option!

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  • 13 August 2009

    Travelbunny rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    These were fab and so easy to make - I definitely won't be buying shop bought anymore. Like others have said, I also doubled the amount of spices etc to suit my palette, the beauty of this recipe is that you can just do that to your own taste without spoiling it. Fab! Had them with homemade salsa and the cumin flatbreads on here.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Easily doubled

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 mins

Cook time

Cook 6 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 400g can chickpeas , rinsed and drained
  • garlic clove , chopped
  • handful of flat-leaf parsley or curly parsley
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1⁄2 tsp harissa paste or chilli powder
  • 2 tbsp plain flour
  • 2 tbsp sunflower oil
  • toasted pitta bread
  • 200g tub tomato salsa , to serve
  • green salad , to serve
  • 1 small red onion , roughly chopped
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Per serving

161 kcalories, protein 6g, carbohydrate 18g, fat 8 g, saturated fat 1g, fibre 3g, sugar 1g, salt 0.36 g

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