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Faux Falafel Quinoa Veggie Burgers

Faux Falafel Quinoa Veggie Burgers

Craving a hearty meal? These Faux Falafel Quinoa Veggie Burgers are the ultimate comfort food! Packed with protein and flavor, they make for an easy weeknight dinner. Serve them with creamy tzatziki for a delicious twist that you won't want to miss!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can Chickpeas 15 ounces, rinsed and drained
  • 1/3 cup Parsley leaves Fresh
  • 2 cups Quinoa Cooked from 3/4 cup dry
  • 1/3 cup Almond flour
  • 2 teaspoons Ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons Ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Sea salt
  • 4 buns Gluten-free buns Toasted
  • 1 small Cucumber Roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup Parsley leaves For tzatziki
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup Full-fat plant-based yogurt or Greek yogurt From one 7-ounce cup
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea salt

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Oven
  • Chef's Knife
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small food processor, pulse the chickpeas and parsley until coarsely chopped.
  3. Transfer to a mixing bowl and add the quinoa, almond flour, cumin, coriander, cayenne, and sea salt; stir until well combined.
  4. Lightly grease the parchment paper with oil. Portion the mixture into 8 mounds on the baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 30 minutes, then flip and bake for another 10 minutes until firm.
  6. For the tzatziki, blend the cucumber, parsley, lemon juice, yogurt, and salt until smooth.
  7. Assemble the burgers by spreading tzatziki on the buns, adding the patties and more tzatziki.
  8. Serve and enjoy immediately, or store each element separately for later.

Notes

  • Storage: Store cooked burgers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Freezing: These burgers freeze well! Wrap them individually and store in the freezer for up to three months.
  • Pairing: Serve with a side of sweet potato fries or a crisp salad for a complete meal.