Falafel Burgers

Ingredients

FOR THE BURGER PATTIES

• 1 can garbonzo beans (drained & rinsed )
• 1/2 cup edamame (cooked)
• 1 carrot (grated )
• 1/4 cup purple onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons whole wheat bread crumbs
• 1 teaspoon each: garlic powder, pepper, onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

FOR THE BURGERS

• 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
• 4 whole wheat pitas or buns
• 1/2 cup Tzatziki sauce (or your favorite condiment)
• 4 roman leaves
• 1 tomato, sliced
• 1/2 cup purple onion, sliced
• 1 avocado, sliced

Note

An amazing healthy vegetarian pita or burger that is ready in 15 minutes from start to finish!  Topped with all the fixin's and tzatziki sauce.

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl combine all the ingredients for the falafel patties. Mash with a fork, and break up most of the beans, but leave chunky pieces too. Form into burger patties.

Step 2

Heat a skillet over medium heat, and spray with cooking spray. Place burger patties in skillet, and cook about 4 minutes per side. Spray tops with cooking spray, and flip. Add cheese, and cook another 4 minutes until patties are heated and cheese is melty.

Step 3

In a pita or on a bun, add tzatziki sauce, burger, lettuce, tomato, onions, and avocado. Enjoy with sweet potato fries!