Falafel Burger

By Brandi Milloy

Published on 8/25/2016 at 11:55 AM

Falafel Burger

Cook Time25 minutes
YieldServes 4

From Nicole Iizuka, POPSUGAR Food

INGREDIENTS

    • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • 2 green onions, chopped
    • 3/4 cup mushrooms, chopped
    • 1 (15 1/2-ounce) can garbanzo beans, undrained
    • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
    • 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
    • 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
    • 1 1/2 tablespoon curry powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
    • 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
    • 2 egg whites
    • 4 hamburger buns
    • Toppings:
    • Hummus
    • Lettuce
    • Sliced tomato
    • Pickles
    • Avocado, sliced

    INSTRUCTIONS

    1. Heat one tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add green onions and mushrooms and fry until tender, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes.

    2. In a food processor, combine garbanzo beans (including the liquid) and garlic, and blend until smooth. Transfer mixture to a bowl and add mushrooms and onions. Mix in cilantro, parsley, curry powder, and cumin. Add in breadcrumbs and egg whites and mix until blended. Form into 4 patties.

    3. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil and place the patties into the hot skillet, frying for 5 minutes on each side until nicely browned.

    4. Serve on toasted buns with hummus, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and sliced avocado.