Sweet Potato Falafel Burgers
Sweet Potato Falafel Burgers serves: 6 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 22 minutes | Total Time: 37 minutes
The chickpeas in this recipe are softened by soaking in water instead of cooking. Suggested soak time is 8 hours. If it’s going to be longer before you use the chickpeas, drain and replace with fresh water every 8-hours of soaking.
Baking sweet potatoes is a great thing to do during weekend prep so they’re ready for immediate use during the busy week.
Ingredients:
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp olive oil, divided
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 cup (16 g) fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 cup (16 g) fresh parsley leaves
- 1 cup (200 g) dry chickpeas, soaked overnight and drained
- 1/2 cup mashed baked sweet potato (about 1/2 medium sweet potato)
- 2 Tbsp chickpea flour
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions:
- Read through recipe and put all ingredients in your work area before starting your prep.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a rimmed baking sheet with 1 tsp oil.
- In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the S blade, place garlic, cilantro and parsley and pulse until finely chopped. Add drained (uncooked) chickpeas, sweet potato, chickpea flour, remaining 1 Tbsp oil, coriander, cumin, salt, turmeric, baking powder and black pepper. Pulse until all ingredients are finely chopped and completely combined, but not puréed.
- Remove chickpea mixture from food processor and form into 6 equal-size patties, about 3-in diameter and 1/2-in thick. Place falafel burgers on prepared baking sheet and bake for 22 minutes, carefully flipping midway through, or until lightly golden on both sides and slightly firm to the touch.
- Enjoy immediately.
Notes:
Serving suggestion: Serve on gluten-free buns spread with hummus and topped with kale leaves and hot sauce.
Storage tip: Burgers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days, or tightly wrapped and frozen for up to 3 months.
Reheating tip: Reheat burgers in a 350°F (180°C) oven until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
To cook sweet potatoes from scratch: Place sweet potato on a baking sheet and bake at 400°F (205°C) for 1 hour, or until soft and cooked through.
Make-ahead tip: Falafel burger mixture can be made 1 day in advance and kept in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Nutrition Information Per Serving:
175 calories, 5.1 g total fat, 0.7 g saturated fat, 1.2 g polyunsaturated fat, 2.7 g monounsaturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 259 mg sodium, 410 mg potassium, 26.2 g total carbohydrates, 6.7 g fiber, 5 g sugar, 7.5 g protein, 9% calcium, 19% iron
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