Quinoa Falafel Burgers with Mediterranean Salsa.

Yay! It’s Friday! Friday is here! We made it!

To celebrate, I’m spending the afternoon in the kitchen whipping up some veggie burgers for dinner. These patties are absolutely packed with protein, flavor and fresh ingredients. They also take all of 15 minutes to make (not including baking time) because you literally stick everything in food processor and press go.

I know I recently did another mediterranean-inspired recipe, but something about basil and tomato scream summer to me so I’ve been all about them lately! I’m also super into veggie burgers these days since I don’t have a grill…so as much as I want to sink my teeth into a juicy burger, that’s not exactly an option until I head home to New York at the end of the summer! Then it’s BBQ’s all day everyday.

Quinoa Falafel Burgers

2/3 cup cooked quinoa

1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained

1/2 cup whole wheat flour or rolled oats

2-3 cloves of garlic

1/4 cup chopped basil

1 egg

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper (I used red since I don’t like black!)

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1/4 cup roasted red pepper

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit and cover a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a food processor, combine the quinoa, chickpeas, flour (or oats), and garlic. Pulse until crumbly. Add the egg, basil and spices just until it resembles a chunkier version of hummus.

3. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl, add the red pepper and stir to evenly combine.

4. Shape the mixture into medium-sized patties of about 1/2 inch thickness (should make about 5 burgers depending on how large or small you make them).

5. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until set. Serve immediately with Mediterranean Salsa or store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Mediterranean Salsa

1 cup chopped roma tomatoes

1/4 cup chopped kalamata olives

1/4 cup finely chopped red onion

1/4 cup chopped basil

1 tbsp red wine vinegar or lemon juice

1/4 cup feta

1/4 tsp sea salt

1. In a bowl, combine all ingredients and stir. Serve immediately on top of Falafel Burgers or store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Enjoy, y’all and have a great weekend!!!

xo Jordan