Vegan Falafel Burgers

Vegan Falafel Burgers

healthy burger alternative

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 5m
Total Time: 15m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (22 Reviews)
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Nutritional Information

161
calories
8g
fat
18g
carbohydrates
6g
protein
1g
sugar
3g
fiber
Vegan Falafel Burgers

Recipe Description

Vegan Falafel Burgers are one of my favorite healthy burger recipes. I love falafel – bursting with flavor and goodness. Falafel is a really common form of street food which is eaten throughout the Middle East. The chickpea and herb mixture is fried until crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. 

It couldn’t be easier to make this recipe for falafel burgers. Start by draining and drying a can of chickpeas. Mix all the remaining falafel ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Shape the mixture into 4 patties. Fry until crispy on the outside and smooth on the inside. Serve in toasted pitta breads with tomato salsa and green salad. Enjoy!

To make Falafel Burgers, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Vegan Falafel Burgers

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Drain and dry chickpeas

    5 min
    Step 1 - Vegan Falafel Burgers

    Drain 400 grams of chickpeas and pat them dry with kitchen paper.

  2. 2

    Make the falafel mixture

    2 min
    Step 2 - Vegan Falafel BurgersStep 2 - Vegan Falafel Burgers

    Place the dried chickpeas in the bowl of a food processor with 1 small roughly chopped red onion, 1 garlic clove, handful of flat leaf parsley, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, ½ tsp harissa paste or chili powder, 2 tbsp plain flour and a little salt. Blend until smooth.

  3. 3

    Shape patties

    3 min
    Step 3 - Vegan Falafel Burgers

    Shape the mixture into four patties using your hands.

  4. 4

    Cook

    5 min
    Step 4 - Vegan Falafel Burgers

    Heat 2 tablespoons of sunflower oil in a large non-stick skillet. Add the falafel burgers and fry quickly for 3 minutes until lightly golden on each side.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Step 5 - Vegan Falafel Burgers

    Serve within toasted pitta bread with tomato salsa and a green salad.

These Falafel Burgers are a delicious healthy burger alternative. You will absolutely adore them! Don’t forget to tag #CookMeRecipes in your social posts when you make one of our recipes!

About the author

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (22 reviews)
Carmen
May 19, 2025
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Delicious. Made them for a family picnic and everyone loved them.

John Smith
March 21, 2025
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Super tasty burgers! I made these for my wife’s birthday, and she loved them. They were fun to cook together and packed with flavor. I never knew healthy could taste this good.

Quinn
January 6, 2025
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I made these falafel burgers for my family and they loved them. Even my picky kids ate every bite. So easy and tasty

Daisy
May 2, 2024
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So deliciously great!

Laura Thompson
January 12, 2024
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These Vegan Falafel Burgers are a total hit at our family BBQs! I made them last week and my kids devoured them, asking for more. So easy to whip up and so delish! Will make again.

Fiona
December 24, 2023
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Deliciously easy meal!

Xander
October 10, 2023
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I made these vegan falafel burgers for a cookout with friends and they were a hit. Everyone loved how crispy and flavorful they were. I even served them with some homemade salsa. Definately my new go-to recipe.

Quinn Taylor
August 31, 2023
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These burgers are amazing! They remind me of my travels in the Middle East.

Yasmin98
October 13, 2021
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Superb falafel delight!

Aryanna Simonton
April 13, 2021
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Blown away by this recipe, affordable, simple, vegan AND lactose free!

Royal Lendo
April 3, 2021
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Going to try this out today wish me luck people!

Maren Lepre
March 28, 2021
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If you want to make this slightly spicy toss in red chili flakes and a dash of hot sauce :)

Renee Maddrey
March 21, 2021
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First time making falafel burgers and my first impression was messy but flavorful, without dairy and actual meat the flavors blend well together and are actually stronger too.

Laylah Etuk
March 19, 2021
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In love with this dish though I did have to add a bit more spices like salt, garlic powder and black pepper so it wouldn't be too bland for my hubby.

Itzayana Xayasane
March 18, 2021
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One of my favorite lacotose free falafel burgers, never tasted anything better than this thanks for sharing.

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