THE ORIGINAL VEGGIE-BURGER: FALAFEL
Hungry for a veggie burger? Don't buy those expensive ready-made ones in the frozen foods section--just make your own. It's easy and utterly delicious. One way to make a veggie burger is to make, yes, falafel. Instead of a round ball, form the batter into a small patty. Then, you don't have to deep-fry it--which uses a lot of oil. You can pan-fry in a small amount of oil--just like any other patty or croquet. No need to buy those falafel mixes, either--try making falafels once and you will be hooked! Feel free to experiment with adding other ingredients--mint, fresh oregano, peppers, onions, etc.--are all game. I prefer falafel without flour or baking powder--just chickpeas and not much else. Yummy!
Provided by Tumerica
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas (if they are canned, 4 cups = 2 cans) and put them, along with all the other ingredients, in a blender or food processor. (The paste needs to be thick enough to hold up as a patty, so if you have to use less liquid, that's okay.) Pulse, scraping down the side of the bowl, to form a coarse paste. Scrape the paste into a bowl.
- In a nonstick frying pan, heat the olive oil. Scoop a couple of tablespoons of the falafel mixture into your hands and smooth down to form a small patty (larger patties can be too crumbly--small is better). Place a few patties in the pan and fry in small batches, turning halfway through cooking, until browned and crisp and cooked through. Drain on paper towels and serve with tahini sauce (tahini, garlic, salt, olive oil, lemon juice, water). Also delicious cold in a pita sandwich with cucumbers and tomatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.3, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 52.9, Sodium 634.4, Carbohydrate 31, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 0.3, Protein 9.6
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Okyere George
[email protected]I'm not sure about these veggie burgers. I've never had falafel before.
Iram Sardar
[email protected]These veggie burgers sound delicious. I can't wait to try them.
Abdur Khan
[email protected]I'm definitely going to try making these veggie burgers. They look so good, and I love that they're made with all healthy ingredients.
hafsa sikandar
[email protected]These veggie burgers are a great option for a healthy and delicious meal. They're packed with protein and fiber, and they're low in fat and calories.
Sara Atiq
[email protected]I'm not a vegetarian, but I love these veggie burgers. They're so flavorful and satisfying, I don't even miss the meat.
Hoffein Byenkya Makaveli
[email protected]These veggie burgers are a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a few extra carrots or celery in my fridge, and these burgers are a great way to use them up.
Kaydence Thompson
[email protected]I love the versatility of these veggie burgers. I've served them on buns, in pita pockets, and even over rice. They're always delicious.
Jordan Barillas
[email protected]These veggie burgers are so easy to make. I just threw all the ingredients in my food processor and pulsed until they were combined.
Chada Gwakuba
[email protected]I love that these veggie burgers are made with all healthy ingredients. I feel good about serving them to my family.
Mdbilalsps Mdbillalsps
[email protected]These veggie burgers are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They're so delicious, they won't even realize they're eating healthy.
Gracy Mcbride
[email protected]I was really impressed with these veggie burgers. They're so easy to make, and they taste just like the falafel I get at my favorite restaurant.
Trey Cooper
[email protected]These veggie burgers are the best I've ever had. They're so moist and flavorful, and they have the perfect texture. I'll definitely be making them again.
Country Boy
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in these veggie burgers. The cumin, coriander, and parsley really shine through. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.
Shinchu Verma
[email protected]I've made these veggie burgers several times now, and they're always a hit with my family and friends. They're so easy to make, and they're always delicious.
arif mia
[email protected]These veggie burgers are amazing! They're so flavorful and juicy, and they hold together perfectly. I love that they're made with all healthy ingredients, too.