Falafel Burgers
- 1½ cups cooked garbanzo beans
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup cooked quinoa
- ¼ cup tahini
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp salt or more to taste
- 2 tbsp whole wheat flour
- 2 tbsp corn meal
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- toppings: diced tomato, avocado, lettuce, salsa, grilled onions, etc.
- Put garbanzo beans in a large pot and cover with at least four inches of water. Soak for eight hours or overnight. Drain the soaking water, add new water, bring to a boil and then simmer on low heat for about an hour, with the pan partially covered. If any foam develops, skim it off. Drain, lightly salt, and enjoy!
- Saute onion and garlic in 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat until tender.
- Put garbanzo beans, sautéed onion and garlic in food processor and pulse a few times (leave it a bit course.)
- Put this mixture in a mixing bowl and add the remaining tbsp of olive oil, the cooked quinoa, tahini, coriander, cumin, salt, and whole wheat flour.
- Stir, taste and adjust seasonings.
- Shape into four patties and dust both sides with cornmeal.
- Heat canola oil in a skillet until hot. Saute the falafel patties for about four minutes on each side, until browned.
- Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Recipe by forkbelly.com at http://forkbelly.com/falafel-burgers/
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