#falafelfeast

Enjoy the tastes of falafel in the form of a burger! Middle Eastern spices make these chickpea patties crispy. They are served in burger buns with fresh vegetables and a creamy sauce.

Ingredients: 1 cup dried chickpeas. 1/2 large onion, roughly chopped. 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley. 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro. 1 teaspoon salt. 1-2 cloves of garlic. 1 teaspoon cumin. 1 teaspoon baking powder. 4-6 tablespoons flour. Sliced tomatoes, lettuce, and red onion, for garnish. 4 burger buns. Tahini sauce or yogurt-based dressing.

Instructions: Place dried chickpeas in a bowl and cover with cold water. Allow them to soak overnight, then drain. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, onion, parsley, cilantro, salt, garlic, and cumin. Process until blended but not pureed. Sprinkle in baking powder and 4 tablespoons of flour, and pulse. Add more flour as needed until the mixture forms a small ball and can be shaped into patties. Form the mixture into 4 burger-sized patties and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Heat 2-3 inches of oil in a pan to 375F 190C. Fry the patties for about 4 minutes per side, or until they are browned and crispy. Serve the falafel patties in burger buns, garnished with sliced tomatoes, lettuce, red onion, and a drizzle of tahini sauce or yogurt-based dressing.

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Enjoy the flavors of Greece with these spicy falafel gyros. Crispy falafel patties, creamy Greek yogurt, and fresh vegetables wrapped in warm pita bread make for a delicious and satisfying meal.

Ingredients: 1 cup chickpeas, soaked overnight. 1 small onion, chopped. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped. 1 teaspoon ground cumin. 1 teaspoon ground coriander. 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper. Salt and pepper to taste. 1 tablespoon olive oil. 4 pita bread rounds. 1 cup Greek yogurt. 1 cucumber, thinly sliced. 1 tomato, thinly sliced. 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced. Lemon wedges, for serving. Tzatziki sauce, for serving. Hot sauce, for serving.

Instructions: Put the chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper in a food processor and blend them together. Use pulses to turn the mixture into a thick paste. Make little balls out of the mixture and then flatten them a bit to make patties. Set a pan on medium heat and add the olive oil. For 3 to 4 minutes on each side, cook the falafel patties until they are golden brown and crispy. You can warm pita bread in the oven or on a pan. Each pita bread round should have Greek yogurt spread on it. Put falafel patties, tomato, cucumber, and red onion slices on top. Sprinkle with hot sauce and tzatziki sauce, if you like. Put lemon wedges on the side and serve.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes