Falafel Burgers with Tahini-Yogurt Sauce

Name: Falafel Burgers with Tahini-Yogurt Sauce
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 8 ounces, dried chickpeas, picked over and rinsed; ⅓ cup, tahini; ⅓ cup plain, Greek yogurt; 3 tablespoons, lemon juice, plus extra for seasoning; ¾ cup, fresh cilantro leaves and stems; ¾ cup, fresh parsley leaves; ½ , onion, chopped fine; 2 , garlic cloves, minced; 1½ teaspoons, ground coriander; 1 teaspoon, ground cumin; 1 teaspoon, table salt; ¼ teaspoon, cayenne pepper; ¼ cup, all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons, baking powder; 2 tablespoons, vegetable oil, plus extra as needed; 4 , hamburger buns, toasted if desired; ¼ , English cucumber, sliced thin; 1/2 cup, Quick Pickled Red Onions (see note)

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Falafel are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, packed with seasoning, and utterly irresistible.

A cookbook recipe exclusively for All-Access members from The Ultimate Burger

SERVES4

TIME45 minutes, plus 8 hours soaking

Falafel Burgers with Tahini-Yogurt Sauce

A cookbook recipe exclusively for All-Access members from The Ultimate Burger

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

We essentially supersize these chickpea fritters to make a uniquely delicious burger. We started by soaking dried chickpeas overnight to soften before grinding them into coarse bits along with onion, herbs, garlic, and spices. Traditional f...

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