| 13 | 60 | 276 |
| Ingredients | Minutes | Calories |
| Prep | Cook | Servings |
| 20 min | 40 min | 4 |
| 1 bunch | Parsley, fresh (chopped) |
| 3 clove(s) | Garlic |
| 1 whole lemon(s) | Lemon juice |
| 1 1/4 tsp | Cumin |
| 1/4 tsp | Turmeric, ground |
| 1 pinch | Salt and pepper |
| 1 can (15oz) | Chickpeas, canned, drained (rinsed) |
| 1/4 cup | Walnuts (ground in blender, or oat flour) |
| 4 tsp | Chili garlic sauce (for serving; optional) |
| 4 tbsp | Hummus (for serving; optional) |
| 1/2 medium | Tomato (sliced, for serving: optional) |
| 1/2 medium | Red onion (for serving; optional) |
| 8 leaf | Swiss chard (or collard greens, for serving) |
1. Preheat oven to 375º F (190º C).
2. Add parsley, garlic, lemon juice, cumin turmeric and a healthy pinch each salt and pepper to a food processor and mix to combine.
3. Add chickpeas and pulse until incorporated but still slightly chunky. You want to maintain a bit of texture.
4. Blend and pulse walnuts in blender (like a Vitamix or Bullet) until a meal / flour forms
5. Transfer chickpea mix to a mixing bowl and add nut meal (or oat flour) and mix again until a loose dough is formed that's firm enough to be handled. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
6. Draw an “x” in the dough to form 4 sections, then use your hands to form into 4 large patties roughly 1/2-inch thick.4. Place on a foil-lined baking sheet and refrigerate or freeze for 15 minutes to firm up.
7. Bake for a total of 30-40 minutes, flipping once at the halfway point for even cooking. The longer you bake them, the firmer they’ll get.
8. Serve warm wrapped in a pita or chard bun and desired sauces and toppings.
OPTIONAL STEP
For a little extra crust on the outside, before baking heat a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat and add 2 Tbsp olive or canola oil. Swirl to coat pan, then add falafel. Carefully flip once golden brown – about 3-4 minutes - and then cook on the other side until golden brown as well - 3-4 more minutes. Return to baking sheet to continue baking. Otherwise, just add them straight to the oven for baking.
Quick Tips
Alternatively, serve atop a salad and use the garlic sauce as a dressing.
Storage:
Burgers will store in the fridge, layered with parchment paper in an airtight container, for several days. Freeze to keep longer.
Nutritional Highlights:
Chickpeas
are a super nutritious plant based protein that is high in fiber and helps promote digestive health
Turmeric
The most active compound in turmeric is curcumin which is a potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant.
| Meat Alternative | 0.9 |
| Vegetables | 4.3 |
