Falafel Burgers

Ingredients

• 2 cans garbanzo beans drained and rinsed (chickpeas)
• 1 tablespoon chili powder 
• 1 tablespoon cilantro leaves 
• 1 tablespoon cumin 
• 4 tablespoons flour 
• 1 large handful parsley chopped
• 2 cloves garlic grated finely chopped
• 2  juice of lemon 
• 4  wholewheat pita breads 
• 1 small onion red chopped
• 4 servings salt and pepper to taste
• 0.5 cup tahini 
• 1.5 teaspoons turmeric 
• 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
• 3 tablespoons water 

Equipment

• whisk
• mixing bowl

Directions

1. Combine the chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, flour, spices, and salt, and pulse until the mixture is well combined. Form the mixture into 4 large patties.
2. Whisk the tahini paste with the water, lemon juice and zest, salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a mixing bowl.
3. Serve the burgers in pita pockets or on a bun. Top them with tahini sauce, lettuce, and tomato.