Recipe: Springtime Pea Shoot Falafel Burger

Author: Carolyn Severin, Marketing Administrator

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 2 Hour, 20 Minutes

Makes: 6 Servings

Change up your burger game in a flavorful way! These falafel burgers are easy to make and are absolutely delicious! With spices and fresh herbs, these burgers are full of robust flavor and have a delightful texture! Add on any fresh toppings you like or the ones I have provided for the ultimate burger!! Don’t forget to add some extra Springtime Pea Shoot Microgreens to brighten it up!

• 3 cups french lentils, cooked
• ½ cup quinoa, cooked
• 1 zucchini, chopped
• 1 1/4 cup fresh parsley
• 1 ¼ cup Springtime Pea Shoot Microgreens
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• ½ cup dill sprigs
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper, ground
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 1 tbsp garlic salt
• 1 tbsp seasoning of your choice for extra flavor, I chose seafood seasoning
• A pinch of salt and pepper to taste, add more in if needed
• All purpose flour, if your falafel is a bit too sticky, add a little in a little to help form the burgers
• 6 buns, halved and toasted

Garnish:

• Eggplant, baked with oil, salt and pepper (add on top of the burger)
• Coleslaw (delicious flavor to add on top)
• Extra Springtime Pea Shoot Microgreens
• Tomato
• Lettuce
• Pickled onions
• Cheese
• Sauce
• Hummus, I like roasted red bell pepper hummus
• Salt and pepper

1. Preheat your oven to 425F. Cook your lentils and quinoa (read package for cooking instructions, about 20 minutes for each) 
2. While the lentils and quinoa cook, saute your chopped onion for 5 minutes or until soft and translucent. 
3. When the lentils, quinoa and onions have cooked and cooled down, add them to your food processor with the zucchini, parsley, pea shoot microgreens, dill sprigs, salt, pepper, cumin, cayenne, garlic salt, other seasonings and combine until mixed well and like a paste.

4. Next, form your burgers. (add in flour if needed if the mixture is too wet) You can do small or big depending on how many buns you have or if you want to just have extra to eat for the week. Add your burgers to a baking pan with oil or you can use parchment paper. Brush the tops of the burgers with olive oil, salt and pepper to taste.

5. Add your burgers to the oven once ready and let cook for 25 minutes or until browned on top. 

6. Lastly, get out your buns and toast to your liking. Add some eggplant, coleslaw, hummus, extra Sweet Pea Microgreens, or any topping you fancy and enjoy! These delicious burgers go well with anything! :D