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Falafel Beet Burger

Falafel Beet Veggie Burgers

The ultratruffle twist on falafel! Fava beans, roasted beets, leeks, cilantro and parsley with the addition of wonderful falafel spices make the perfect, healthy, plant-based burger. Recipe can easily be made gluten free.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 39 minutes
Total Time 44 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups cooked fava beans*
  • 1 cup purple roasted beet**
  • 1 large leek roughly chopped (or substitute 1 bunch of scallions)
  • 6 cloves garlic peeled
  • 1 packed cup fresh parsley leaves
  • 1 packed cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 2 tbsp Aleppo pepper
  • 2 tbsp cumin seed
  • 1 tbsp coriander seed
  • 1/4 tsp hot paprika (optional but really good!)
  • 1 tsp sumac (optional)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • salt to taste
  • 4-5 tbsp panko (use gluten free breadcrumbs if desired)

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper and lightly spray with olive oil.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a blender EXCEPT panko. Pulse until combined but not pureed. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  3. Transfer blended mixture to a bowl and stir in panko.
  4. Use a 1/4 cup measuring device to scoop batter onto baking sheet then flatten slightly with the palm of your hand.
  5. Bake 15-20 minutes then flip burgers and bake an additional 20-25 minutes. If desired you can pan fry or air fry the patties after they have cooked in the oven to increase crispiness. Refrigerate or freeze leftovers.
Serving Suggestions:
  1. Top with parsley mint lemon coleslaw, ultratruffle roasted pepper ketchup, hummus, or tzatziki. Serve in a warm pita with crisp cucumber slices.

Notes

  • *I like to use dried fava beans that I soak and cook myself. Simply measure 1 cup of dried fava beans into a large container. Cover with cold water (at least 3 inches above beans). Soak in the refrigerator overnight. I use my multi-purpose Instapot to quickly cook the beans the next day. I have not tried this recipe yet with canned beans, but it should work!
  • ** To roast beets: Remove ends from beets. Wrap beet in foil. Place in oven at 450 degrees F for 45-60 minutes until tender but not falling apart. Remove from oven and let cool. For faster veggie burger preparation, pre-cooked beets can be purchased at the grocery store.