Top Chef Junior Falafel Burger Recipe By Tasty

Steps:

• Add all the burger ingredients, except for the feta, to a blender and blend until smooth. (Make sure your chickpeas are very dry first!)
• Divide mixture into four balls, then make an indent in the middle.
• Place a small block of feta in each indent and roll up again until the feta is completely covered.
• Fry in sunflower oil for 5 minutes until brown on each side.
• Add to a burger bun with lettuce, tomato, salsa, and coriander.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• To the bowl of a 2-quart (2 liter) food processor, add the chickpeas, onion, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, and spices. Pulse the ingredients together until just incorporated and they form a wet paste. Be careful not to overblend.
• Transfer the chickpea mixture to a large bowl and add the bread crumbs, mixing until just incorporated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1-2 hours, or overnight.
• Remove the chilled falafel mixture from the refrigerator and shape into 1-inch balls. The mixture should yield 18-20 balls.
• In a large frying pan with high sides, heat about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of oil to 350˚F (180˚C). Fry the falafel balls in batches of 6 for 3 minutes, flipping halfway. Once they are golden brown and crispy, transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with salt.
• Serve the falafel as desired, either as a sandwich, salad topping, or over a bed of greens with a side of tahini sauce.
• Nutrition Calories: 1344 Fat: 114 grams Carbs: 68 grams Fiber: 11 grams Sugars: 10 grams Protein: 18 grams
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Creamy herb sauce: Stir together cilantro, scallion, mint, lemon juice, lemon zest, Greek yogurt, and a pinch of salt until combined.
• Onion saute: Heat oil, then add red onions to a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
• Cook until they begin to soften but still retain their color and crunch, about 2 minutes. Set aside.
• Burgers: Combine the lamb, cumin, sichuan peppercorns, chile flakes, sesame oil, sugar, mustard, and salt in a large bowl. Mix gently until spices are evenly distributed, but don't overwork meat. Form into four balls.
• In the same large saute pan used for the onions and peppers, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Use a wide, stiff spatula to gently smash the balls into flat patties, about 3⁄4-inch (2-cm) thick.
• Cook until the bottom of each burger has formed a brown crust, about 3-4 minutes. Flip each patty and cook through, approximately 3-4 minutes.
• Assembly: Spread about 1 tablespoon creamy herb sauce on the bottom of each bun. Place a burger on each bun, topping each with a spoon of onions, sliced cucumber, chilis, and cilantro.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Sriracha aioli: Combine both ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
• Carrot and daikon pickles: Combine carrots, radish, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Using fingertips, massage salt and sugar into vegetables until dissolved. Add water and rice vinegar. Set aside.
• Burgers: Combine the pork, garlic, scallions, fish sauce, chili sauce, sugar, pepper, and salt in a large bowl. Mix gently until spices are evenly distributed, but don't overwork meat. Form into four balls.
• Heat a pan with a tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Place burgers on pan and use a wide, stiff spatula to gently smash the balls into flat patties, about 3⁄4-inch (2-cm) thick.
• Cook until the bottom of each burger has formed a brown crust, about 3-4 minutes. Flip each patty and cook through, approximately 3-4 minutes.
• Assembly: Spread about 1 tablespoon sriracha aioli on the bottom of each baguette quarter. Place a burger on each baguette, topping with carrot and daikon pickles, sliced cucumber, jalapeños, and cilantro leaves.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Spiced green tahini sauce: Pulse garlic, cilantro, parsley, cumin, and 2 teaspoons salt in a food processor until similar in texture to pesto.
• Add tahini and lemon juice; process for seconds. With motor running, gradually drizzle in 1⁄2 cup (120 ml) water and process, adding more water to thin if needed, until sauce is light green and the consistency of sour cream. Season with salt.
• Falafel: To the bowl of a 2-quart (1.9 liters) food processor, add the chickpeas, onion, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, spices, and eggs. Pulse the ingredients together until just incorporated, forming a wet paste. Don't over-process.
• Transfer the chickpea mixture to a large bowl and add the breadcrumbs, mixing until just incorporated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1-2 hours, or overnight.
• Pickled red onions: Place onions in a bowl. Heat vinegar, water, sugar, spices, and salt in a small saucepan over high heat, whisking until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil, then strain and pour over onions. Press onions down with a spoon until submerged.
• Let rest until onions are softened and liquid has cooled, about 25 minutes.
• Cabbage slaw: In a bowl, combine all ingredients.
• Remove the chilled falafel mixture from the refrigerator and shape into 6 patties.
• In a large nonstick skillet, heat about 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat.
• Cook burgers in batches of 3 for 3-4 minutes each side, flipping halfway through. Once they are golden brown and crispy, transfer them to a paper-towel-lined plate and sprinkle lightly with salt.
• Assembly: Spread about 1 tablespoon spiced green tahini sauce on the bottom of each bun. Place a burger on each bun, topping each with a tomato slice, pickled red onions, and cabbage slaw.
• Nutrition Calories: 1295 Fat: 101 grams Carbs: 82 grams Fiber: 13 grams Sugars: 25 grams Protein: 20 grams
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Dill citrus aioli: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then set aside.
• Burgers: Cut salmon into 2-inch (5-cm) pieces. Transfer 1⁄3 of salmon to a food processor and process, scraping down sides, until mixture is very smooth and paste-like. Add remaining salmon and pulse 4-5 times until pieces are no bigger than 1⁄4 inches (6 mm) (be careful not to make it too smooth). Transfer to a large bowl.
• Gently fold in citrus zests, juice, chives, and salt. Shape into 4 burger patties.
• Heat 1 ½ teaspoons of oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Once oil is hot, add salmon burgers to pan. Sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked through.
• Assembly: Spread about 1 tablespoon of dill citrus aioli on the bottom of 4 buns. Place one burger on each bun, then top with tomato, avocado, and butter lettuce.
• Enjoy!