Falafel Burger With Mint Yogurt Sauce
Falafel Burger with Mint Yogurt Sauce is a delicious and flavorful dish from Eastern Arabian cuisine. This recipe combines the traditional flavors of falafel with the convenience of a burger, making it a perfect option for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 burger buns
- Lettuce, tomato, and onion slices for topping
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, parsley, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, and salt. Pulse until the mixture is coarsely ground but not pureed.
- Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and pulse a few times to combine.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and cook the falafel patties for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- In a small bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, mint, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the mint yogurt sauce.
- Toast the burger buns and assemble the falafel patties with lettuce, tomato, onion, and a generous dollop of mint yogurt sauce.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 15g
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Non-stick skillet Food processor Small bowl
Tools
Spatula Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serve the Falafel Burger with Mint Yogurt Sauce with a side of crispy fries or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For an extra kick of flavor, consider adding a dash of hot sauce or a sprinkle of sumac to the mint yogurt sauce.
Cost
$12