Beyond-the-Borders Falafel Burgers

These falafel burgers are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional beef burgers. They're made with a blend of chickpeas, lentils, and quinoa, and they're packed with flavor. The patties are cooked until golden brown and crispy, and they're served on buns or wraps with your favorite toppings.

Falafel is a Middle Eastern dish that has been around for centuries. It is typically made with chickpeas, but it can also be made with other legumes, such as lentils or quinoa. Falafel burgers are a relatively new invention, but they have quickly become a popular way to enjoy this delicious and versatile food.

Prep time: 30 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried chickpeas, rinsed and soaked overnight
• 1/2 cup dried lentils, rinsed and sorted
• 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

1. Drain the chickpeas and lentils and rinse them well.
2. In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, lentils, quinoa, onion, and garlic.
3. Add the cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper (if using).
4. Mix well to combine.
5. Form the mixture into 8 patties.
6. Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
7. Cook the patties for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
8. Serve on buns or wraps with your favorite toppings.

Why It Works

• The combination of chickpeas, lentils, and quinoa creates a patty that is both hearty and flavorful.
• The spices add a warm and savory flavor to the patties.
• Cooking the patties until golden brown and crispy gives them a delicious crunch.
• Serving the patties on buns or wraps with your favorite toppings allows you to customize your burger to your liking.