Lentil Falafel Burger
Lentil Falafel Burgers offer a deliciously healthy twist on traditional falafel, featuring a perfect blend of earthy lentils and vibrant spices. Crispy on the outside and tender within, these burgers are ideal for any occasion—from casual dinners to festive gatherings. Enjoy them on whole-grain buns or atop fresh greens, topped with your favorite sauces for a satisfying Mediterranean-inspired meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked lentils (green or brown)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- ½ cup chickpea flour
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp salt (to taste)
- 1 tsp pepper (to taste)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Cook lentils until tender, about 20-25 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Onions: In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Blend Everything Together: In a mixing bowl, mash cooked lentils. Add sautéed onions, minced garlic, parsley, cumin, chickpea flour, salt, and pepper; mix until combined but slightly chunky.
- Form Your Patties: Shape the mixture into six palm-sized patties.
- Cook Until Golden: Heat remaining oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for about 4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve with Style: Enjoy on whole-grain buns or on a bed of greens with toppings like cucumber slices or tahini sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg