Paleo Falafel Burger

Satisfy your burger cravings while staying true to your Paleo lifestyle with this vibrant Paleo Falafel Burger! Packed with wholesome ingredients like raw cashews, grated carrot, zucchini, and creamy sweet potato, these plant-based patties deliver a hearty texture with rich, savory flavors. Fresh parsley and cilantro, paired with aromatic cumin and coriander, bring a zesty Middle Eastern flair to every bite. Served between crisp lettuce leaves and topped with fresh tomato and cucumber slices, this grain-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free burger is a healthy yet indulgent choice. Perfect for a quick 35-minute meal, this easy recipe combines pan-frying and oven-baking techniques to achieve a golden-brown crust and a tender, satisfying center. Whether you're meal prepping or serving a crowd, these Paleo falafel burgers are sure to be a flavorful hit!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw cashews
• 1 large carrot
• 1 medium zucchini
• 1 cup cooked sweet potato
• 0.5 cup fresh parsley
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 8 lettuce leaves
• 1 sliced tomato
• 1 sliced cucumber

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a food processor, pulse the raw cashews until they form a coarse meal texture. Be careful not to over-process into a butter.

Step 3

Peel the carrot and grate it using a box grater. Grate the zucchini as well, and use a clean cloth or paper towel to squeeze out excess moisture.

Step 4

Add the grated carrot, zucchini, cooked sweet potato, parsley, cilantro, garlic, cumin, coriander, ground flaxseed, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the cashew meal in the food processor.

Step 5

Process until all ingredients are well combined and form a crumbly dough. You may need to scrape down the sides of the bowl a few times to ensure even mixing.

Step 6

Form the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties, about 1/2-inch thick.

Step 7

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add the patties and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.

Step 8

Transfer the patties to the prepared baking sheet and bake in the oven for an additional 10 minutes to ensure they are cooked through.

Step 9

While the patties are baking, prepare the lettuce leaves, sliced tomato, and sliced cucumber.

Step 10

Once the falafel patties are done, allow them to cool slightly, then assemble the burgers: place each patty on a lettuce leaf, top with tomato and cucumber slices, and cover with another lettuce leaf.

Step 11

Serve immediately and enjoy your healthy Paleo Falafel Burger!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(854.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1324.3

Total Fat 85.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4408.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 122.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.7g	0%
Total Sugars 45.7g
Protein 34.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 349.3mg	0%
Iron 16.2mg	0%
Potassium 2967.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.1%

Protein: 9.7%

Carbs: 35.1%