Falafel Burgers with Dill Aioli & Pickled Onions (Vegan)
These Falafel Burgers might just be my favorite Trader Joe’s meal hack yet! Using their falafel mix as a base, I added in some of my favorite Greek condiments to make a tasty burger (that tastes like an oversized falafel). I topped it with a quick DIY garlic dill aioli and easy pickled red onions for a Mediterranean burger that is bursting with flavor. I’d serve these with homemade steak fries, seasoned with Penzey’s Spice’s Greek seasoning and a drizzle of red wine vinegar. Yum!
But these Falafel burgers aren’t just for inserting between buns or pita pockets – crumble them on salads, chop them in Mediterranean bowls or layer them in a Greek casserole. I’m excited about all the ways to use these in all kinds of ways! This recipe makes a big batch and they freeze well so store them to reinvent into new recipes again and again.
Falafel Burgers with Garlic Dill Aioli & Pickled Onions (Vegan)
Ingredients
For the Falafel Burgers
- 1 box Trader Joe's Falafel Mix
- 3 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup spinach chopped
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives coursely chopped
- 15 pita bread rounds
For the Garlic Dill Aioli
- 1/4 cup dairy-free mayo such as Wildwood Garlic Aioli
- 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1 clove garlic grated
Pickled Onions
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 red onion sliced in rings
Instructions
For the Falafel Burgers
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Combine the falafel mix and water. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. If batter is too thick, slowly add in up to a half cup more of water until desired consistency is reached.
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Stir the remaining ingredients into the burger "batter".
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Using a cookie scoop, spoon a full scoop onto a greased baking sheet. Flatten the scoop so that it looks like a hamburger patty. The patties will be looser than traditional veggie burgers, but they should stay together and not be runny. Continue with the rest of the batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
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To serve, slice a pita in half. Spread with the Garlic Dill Aioli. Insert a falafel burger and a few of the Pickled Onions.
For the Garlic Dill Aioli
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Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and stir well.
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For the Pickled Onions
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Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and set aside for at least 20 minutes (the longer, the better).