Open-Faced Falafel Burgers

Name: Open-Faced Falafel Burgers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Contemporary Global Halal Fusion
Ingredients: 1 cup hot water; 0.25 cup tahini; 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 0.125 tsp salt; 2 garlic cloves; 1 cup chopped red onion; 0.5 cup chopped fresh parsley; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 0.5 tsp salt; 2 can chickpeas (15 1/2 ounce); 4 garlic cloves; 0.5 cup dry breadcrumbs; 4 tsp olive oil; 6 mini pita pockets; 3 cup chopped romaine lettuce; 2 cup chopped tomatoes; 2 cup sliced peeled cucumbers; 0.5 cup finely chopped red onion

Chickpeas, tahini and coriander cooked in a pan and spiced with cumin. It comes to the table with sauce.

32 min · Serves 6 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 20 min · Cook 12 min · 32 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
SAUCE: Combine the sauce ingredients in a blender, and process until smooth. PATTIES: Combine all patty ingredients except the oil and bread crumbs in a food processor, and process until smooth, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.
2
Place bean mixture in a large bowl; stir in 1/4 cup breadcrumbs. Divide bean mixture into 6 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty.
3
Place remaining 1/4 cup breadcrumbs in a shallow dish. Dredge patties in breadcrumbs. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
4
Add 3 patties to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Repeat procedure with remaining 2 teaspoons oil and patties.
3 min
5
TO ASSEMBLE: Warm mini pitas according to package directions. Place 1 pita on each of 6 plates. Top each serving with 1/2 cup lettuce, 1/3 cup tomato, 1/3 cup cucumber, and 4 teaspoons onion.
6
Drizzle each serving with about 3 tablespoons sauce; top each serving with 1 patty.