Healthy Falafel Veggie Burgers

There are a lot of good things for you in these falafel veggie burgers. Theyre great for a quick and healthy vegan meal.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup grated carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
• 2 tablespoons chickpea flour or other flour of choice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Whole grain burger buns
• Toppings of your choice lettuce, tomato, avocado, etc

Instructions:

In a food processor, pulse the chickpeas until roughly chopped

Add grated carrots, parsley, red onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper if using, chickpea flour, salt, and pepper

Pulse until well combined but still slightly chunky

Form the mixture into burger patties, using about 1/3 cup of mixture per patty

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat

Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through

Toast the burger buns lightly, if desired

Assemble the burgers with your favorite toppings

Serve and enjoy