The Best Veggie Burgers are Falafel Burgers | Today's Special

flour

🥗Healthier: chickpea flour

💰Cheaper: oats

Chickpea flour adds protein and fiber, while oats are often less expensive.

tahini sauce

🥗Healthier: yogurt sauce

💰Cheaper: hummus

Yogurt sauce is lighter, and hummus is a budget-friendly alternative.

Soak 8 ounces of dried chickpeas for about 8 to 24 hours, then drain them.

In a food processor, add 3/4 cup each of cilantro and parsley, and half an onion, finely chopped.

Mince 2 garlic cloves using a garlic press and add to the food processor.

Add 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper to the food processor.

Process the mixture for about 30 seconds, scraping down the sides as needed.

Add the drained chickpeas to the food processor and pulse six times, then stir and pulse six more times until the mixture resembles sesame seeds.

In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup flour and 1/3 cup water until smooth, then microwave for 40 to 80 seconds, stirring every 10 seconds until pudding-like.

Add 2 teaspoons baking powder to the pudding-like mixture, then combine it with the chickpea mixture until fully mixed.

Optionally, refrigerate the mixture for up to two hours before cooking.

Make the sauce by combining 1/3 cup Greek yogurt, 2/3 cup tahini, a pinch of salt, and the juice of one lemon in a bowl, whisking until smooth.

Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Use a 1-cup measure to scoop the chickpea mixture, filling it three-quarters full to form patties.

Place the patties into the skillet and flatten them to about 3/4 inch thick using the back of the measuring cup.

Cook the patties for about 4 to 6 minutes until golden brown and crispy on one side, then flip using two spatulas and cook for an additional 4 to 6 minutes until golden brown on the other side.

Check the patties for doneness; they should be brown on both sides.

Assemble the burgers with toppings such as pickled onions, sliced cucumbers, and the tahini yogurt lemon sauce.

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