Jun 08 2026
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Falafel Burger Recipe

Inspired by Heron Rock Bistro
Time1h 30m
Serves4

HOUSE MADE CHICKPEA BURGER, PICKLED VEGETABLES, AIOLI, TAHINI, LETTUCE, FRESH BAKED HERON ROCK BUN

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Ingredients

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Falafel Burger

Pickled Vegetables

Aioli

Tahini Sauce

Assembly

Method

Falafel Burger Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the Falafel Mixture

    In a food processor, combine chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, flour, salt, and pepper. Pulse until a coarse mixture forms.

  2. 2

    Form the Patties

    Shape the mixture into burger-sized patties and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Cook the Patties

    Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Pickled Vegetables Preparation

  1. 4

    Prepare the Pickling Liquid

    In a saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, salt, and water. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar dissolves.

  2. 5

    Pickle the Vegetables

    Place the carrots, cucumbers, and red onion in a jar and pour the hot pickling liquid over them. Let cool and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Aioli Preparation

  1. 6

    Make the Aioli

    In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt until well combined.

Tahini Sauce Preparation

  1. 7

    Make the Tahini Sauce

    In a bowl, whisk together tahini, water, lemon juice, and salt until smooth.

Assembly

  1. 8

    Assemble the Burger

    Spread aioli on the bottom half of the bun, place lettuce leaves, add the falafel patty, top with pickled vegetables, drizzle tahini sauce, and cover with the top half of the bun.

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