Craving falafels? These lemon falafel burgers have the same taste and texture as a falafel, but are less labour-intensive. A great vegetarian option that’s full of fibre and protein! {Gluten-free & vegetarian}
True story. I LOVE falafels, but I don’t always have the time or energy to slap together 20-30 little patties every time I want to make them from scratch. Especially being the perfectionist that I am.
Every little patty would have to be perfectly formed or else they would fall apart into a big heap of crumbs. Which would drive me CRAZY!
Enter these lemon falafel burgers.
They have the same ingredients and taste of a falafel but are a lot less work to make. I can totally slap together 6 patties in no time! Plus, they’re bursting with flavour, especially when you top them up with the Greek yogurt tahini spread.
YUM!
I tried them with lettuce wraps, in a salad, with a bun and on a tortilla and they were equally good every time.
They make a great meatless option and are packed full of fibre and protein!
And with the addition of the shredded carrot, it’s a great way to sneak in some extra veggies and vitamin A!
More delicious Meatless Meals:
- Falafels
- Rainbow Vegan Falafel Wrap
- Vegetarian Quesadillas
- Vegan Black Bean Tostadas
- Healthy Pasta Salad
- Chickpea Avocado Feta Salad
- Mediterranean Lentil Salad
- Best Black Bean Burgers
- Black Bean & Brown Rice Meal Prep Bowls
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Lemony Falafel Burgers with Greek Yogurt Tahini Spread
Ingredients
For the burgers:
- 1 15 oz can no salt-added chickpeas drained and rinsed (or about 2 cups cooked chickpeas)
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 large carrot grated
- 1 large handful of parsley chopped
- 2 tbsp. lemon juice
- Zest of one lemon
- 3 tbsp. Tamari
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
- Olive oil for brushing
For the Greek Yogurt Tahini Spread
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp. tahini
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- ¼ tsp. paprika
- ¼ tsp. garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place the chickpeas in a food processor and process until the mixture reaches a mashed consistency. Alternatively, you can mash the chickpeas in a bowl with a potato masher or fork.
- Next, add the mashed chickpeas and remaining burger ingredients, except for the olive oil, to a large bowl. Mix the ingredients until well combined. You may need to add a bit of water to help the mixture bind together. If mixture doesn’t stick together, add one tablespoon of water at a time until it binds together (I added two tablespoons of water).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using your hands, form the chickpea mixture into 6 evenly sized patties and place them spaced apart on the parchment paper. Lightly brush the surface of the patties with olive oil. Bake in the oven for approximately 35-40 minutes, or until firm and lightly browned, flipping after about 30 minutes.
- In the meantime, combine all the ingredients for the spread in a small bowl. Serve falafel burgers on a lettuce wrap, bun, or pita or in a salad topped with the Greek Yogurt Tahini spread.
Nutrition
Adapted from Thrive Market
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Healthy and at the same time delicious. This one really is a must try. And what’s best is this is very easy to prep.
Thanks so much for the feedback! So glad you enjoyed the recipe!
this looks delicious! I love falafel so much
Thanks Rebecca! I’m totally with ya…falafels are the best!
Yum! These look so delicious. I love falafel and can’t wait to try this recipe!!
Thank you Angela! Hope you enjoy the recipe!
These are a great addition to Meatless Monday! Love how easy and flavorful these look!
Thanks Jessica — definitely a great recipe for Meatless Monday! And super easy too!
These look so yummy! I am definitely going to try them for dinner!!
Thanks Kalee! Let me know how you like them if you have a chance to try them out!
Mmmm. I love a good falafel! and these sound delicious! Love all the flavor combinations!
Thanks Mikki! The lemon flavour really kicks it up a notch!
Truth: this post made my mouth water. I’ll be making this next week. Check!
Haha thanks Rachel! Let me know if you try out the recipe!
These look so yummy! There is a wine event we go to every year and they have food trucks there so I always go to the one with the falafel wrap!
Thanks Carrie! That sounds like a fun event — you definitely can’t go wrong with falafels!
Falafel should be in burger form more often! These look delicious!
Thank you Abbey! It makes a really tasty burger!
Falafel is one of my all time favorites! Love the lemony twist here
Thanks Deborah! Falafels are my favourite too. I could seriously eat them every day!