--- title: "Crispy Falafel Burgers" id: "11540" type: "post" slug: "crispy-falafel-burgers" published_at: "2021-08-27T01:48:15+00:00" modified_at: "2024-06-19T13:53:37+00:00" url: "https://mondaydreams.com/2021/08/27/crispy-falafel-burgers/" markdown_url: "https://mondaydreams.com/2021/08/27/crispy-falafel-burgers.md" excerpt: "Well, these falafel burgers are the best of both worlds! They are simple, take less than 10 minutes to prepare (plus baking time) and they have a BEAUTIFUL DEPTH OF FLAVOR, thanks to a mix of fresh herbs and spices...." taxonomy_category: - "Mains" taxonomy_language: - "English" --- # Crispy Falafel Burgers by [Gaby](https://mondaydreams.com/author/gabysommer/) on [August 27, 2021](https://mondaydreams.com/2021/08/27/crispy-falafel-burgers/) in [Mains](https://mondaydreams.com/category/mains/) [Jump to Recipe](#recipe) [Print Recipe](https://mondaydreams.com/wprm_print/crispy-falafel-burgers-with-chunky-tahini-sauce) These Crispy Falafel Burgers are super quick and SO FLAVORFUL! I love bean burgers, they are one of my favorite weekend treats. They are hearty and delicious, and they feel like you are indulging yourself, though they can actually be good for you! I also love falafels, but falafels are quite unhealthy (if they’re fried) and making them can take a while (you have to remember to soak the chickpeas the day before, so bye-bye spontaneity). Well, these falafel burgers are the best of both worlds! They are simple, take less than 10 minutes to prepare (plus baking time) and they have a BEAUTIFUL DEPTH OF FLAVOR, thanks to a mix of fresh herbs and spices. No soaking, no frying (in fact, these burgers are oil-free), no nasty ingredients, no complicated methods. Just a wholesome, yummy burger, that’s packed with fiber, plant-based protein and all the good stuff. Wohoooooo! Best of all, they taste heavenly. They are CRISPY on the outside (thanks, aquafaba, for that gorgeous crunch, you are truly magical) and TENDER and DELICIOUS on the inside. They also hold their shape quite well (thanks again, aquafaba, you are even better than a flax egg). So what’s aquafaba, you might ask?! It’s the liquid inside a can of chickpeas, and it’s awesome, so please don’t throw it away! Wondering what else can you make with this salty brine?! Try my [Amazing Bean Burgers](https://mondaydreams.com/2021/05/07/amazing-bean-burgers/) or my [Vegan Aquafaba Garlic Mayo](https://mondaydreams.com/2021/04/20/vegan-aquafaba-garlic-mayo/) (so quick and so good, you won’t buy regular mayo again!) I love to serve these falafel burgers with hummus and a Chunky Tahini Sauce that’s fresh, tasty, and the perfect companion for this lightly spiced burger. Try not to skip this tasty sauce, it’s easy to make and it will make your burger a thousand times better! **If you try these Crispy Falafel Burgers, let us know what you think, leave a comment or tag us on [Instagram @mondaydreamsblog](https://www.instagram.com/mondaydreamsblog/) . We love hearing from you!** ## Crispy Falafel Burgers with Chunky Tahini Sauce These Crispy Burgers are hearty, protein-rich and packed with so much flavor. They are super easy to make, have a beautiful texture and taste divine! [Print Recipe](https://mondaydreams.com/wprm_print/crispy-falafel-burgers-with-chunky-tahini-sauce) [Pin Recipe](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/bookmarklet/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmondaydreams.com%2F2021%2F08%2F27%2Fcrispy-falafel-burgers%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fmondaydreams.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F08%2F0052-crispy-falafel-burgers-0001-web.jpg&description=Crispy+Falafel+Burgers+with+Chunky+Tahini+Sauce&is_video=false) Prep Time 10 minutes mins Cook Time 30 minutes mins Servings 3 ### Ingredients #### FALAFEL BURGERS: - 1biggarlic clove - ¼cupfinely chopped onion* - ¼cupparsley,tightly packed - ¼cupcilantro,tightly packed - if you don´t like cilantro, add more parsley - 115 ozcan of chickpeas - drained and rinsed but don't throw away the brine! - 3Tbspaquafaba -the brine from the can of chickpeas** - ¼cupchickpea flour - ¼cupbreadcrumbs -I used whole-wheat sourdough - ½tspsea salt - ¼tspcumin - ¼tspcoriander - ¼tspcardamom #### CHUNKY TAHINI SAUCE: - 1medium tomato,finely chopped - ⅓cupfinely chopped cucumber - ¼cupfinely chopped onion* - 1Tbsprunny tahini - 2tsplemon juice - Pinch of sea salt - Freshly ground black pepper #### TO SERVE: - 3vegan buns - 6Tbsphummus - Mizuna, arugula or spinach ### Instructions - Preheat the oven to 350 °F / 180 °C. - Add garlic, onion and fresh herbs to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. - Add the rest of the ingredients to the food processor, blend until well combined, you might need to stop a few times to scrape down the sides. But be careful not to overmix, we want to have some texture. - Divide the mixture into 3 balls and form the patties using your hands. Wet your hands if it gets too sticky. - Grease a baking sheet with a little olive oil (optional, they won’t stick to the pan if you skip the oil). Place the falafel burgers on the baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, flip them, and bake for another 15 – 20 minutes, until they are nice and golden. - While the burgers bake, make the chunky tahini sauce. Mix ingredients in a medium bowl until combined. Taste and adjust seasoning. - To assemble the burger: add two tablespoons of hummus to each bun (the bottom half only). Top with greens, I love mizuna. Next, add the falafel burger and divide the chunky tahini sauce between the three burgers. Add the top bun and enjoy! ### Notes *I don’t like the strong taste of raw onions, so I place the chopped onions in a small bowl and I cover them with boiling water. After ten minutes, I drain and rinse the onions with cold water. Bye-bye pungent taste, hello delicious mild flavor.**Aquafaba is the liquid (or brine) inside a can of chickpeas. It’s a wonderful egg substitute. Aquafaba makes a crispier burger; but a flax egg will also work. 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