As promised, I’m skipping Wordless Wednesday this week so I can share this yummy recipe :)

Note: These picture are terrible. Please don’t let them deter you from trying this recipe. They came out fantastic!

Spicy Baked Falafel “Burgers”

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp minced garlic
• 1 Tbsp Tahini
• 2 (15oz) cans of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• handful of cilantro
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 Tbsp chickpea flour
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp Liquid Smoke
• 1 Tbsp Sriracha
• 1 tsp Chipotle (or any hot/spicy) chili powder
• 2 tsp cumin
• 2 tsp coriander

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400* F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
2. Put all ingredients in food processor and blend/pulse until well combined
3. Transfer to a large mixing bowl, then form into 6-8 patties.
4. Bake for 15 minutes, then flip gently and bake for another 10-15 minutes.
5. Serve with your choice of bun/wrap and toppings/condiments.

 

Note: I made 6 burgers but they are so huge that next time I think I’ll make 8 instead.

Here’s the nutritional info per burger if you make 6: 218 calories, 3g fat, 39.5g carbs (7.8g fiber, 1.2g sugar) and 8.9g protein

And per burger if you make 8: 163.5 calories, 2.3g fat, 29.6g carbs (5.8g fiber, .9g sugar) and 6.7g protein