Sugar-Free Falafel Burger

Experience the perfect fusion of health and flavor with this Sugar-Free Falafel Burger, a wholesome twist on the classic burger. Crafted with protein-packed chickpeas, fragrant fresh herbs like parsley and cilantro, and warm spices such as cumin and coriander, these crispy golden patties are a satisfying plant-based option. The recipe is entirely sugar-free and made with nutrient-rich chickpea flour for binding, making it ideal for clean eating and those seeking healthier meals. Nestled in toasted whole wheat buns and layered with crunchy lettuce, juicy tomato, and refreshing cucumber slices, these burgers offer a vibrant medley of textures and flavors. Quick and easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, they are perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend cookouts, delivering a guilt-free yet indulgent experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 g (canned, drained and rinsed) Chickpeas
• 1 small, finely chopped Red onion
• 2 Garlic cloves
• 30 g Fresh parsley
• 30 g Fresh cilantro
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 1 tsp Ground coriander
• 50 g Chickpea flour
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 4 Whole wheat burger buns
• 4 large Lettuce leaves
• 1 large, sliced Tomato
• 1 small, sliced Cucumber

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the chickpea mixture by placing the chickpeas, red onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper into a food processor.

Step 2

Pulse the food processor until the mixture is coarsely combined but not pureed. You want to maintain some texture.

Step 3

Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the chickpea flour until well combined. This will help bind the falafel mixture.

Step 4

Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into patties using your hands.

Step 5

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.

Step 6

Cook the falafel patties for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.

Step 7

While the patties are cooking, prepare the burger buns by lightly toasting them if desired.

Step 8

Assemble the burgers by placing a large lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each burger bun, followed by a falafel patty.

Step 9

Top each patty with a slice of tomato and cucumber.

Step 10

Cover with the top half of the burger bun and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1181.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1911.8

Total Fat 51.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5281.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 286.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 59.1g	0%
Total Sugars 61.1g
Protein 81.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 797.0mg	0%
Iron 28.8mg	0%
Potassium 3051.8mg	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: 24.0%

Protein: 16.8%

Carbs: 59.2%