Lunch: Falafel Burgers

Recipe by Lauren Miyashiro Even carnivores will fill up on these flavor-packed burgers.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon

Health and fertility benefits of Falafel Burgers

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to.

Ingredients

2 (15.5-oz.) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 c. panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 red onion, minced
1/2 c. chopped parsley
Juice of 2 lemons, divided
1 tsp. cumin
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1/2 c. plain Greek yogurt
1/4 c. finely chopped cucumber
2 tbsp. Chopped fresh dill
12 small pitas (or 6 pitas, split into halves)
Lettuce, for serving
Tomato slices, for serving

Instructions

Add chickpeas, red onion, panko, garlic, parsley, juice of 1 lemon, and cumin to a food processor. Season with salt and pepper. Pulse a few times to evenly distribute ingredients, then process until smooth. Form into 4 equally-sized, flat patties.
In a large skillet, add vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the falafel patties and cook until golden brown and the mixture is heated through, about 3 minutes per side.
Meanwhile, make yogurt-dill sauce. Stir together yogurt, cucumber, dill, and juice of 1 lemon in a small bowl.
Divide patties between 6 small pitas. Top with yogurt sauce, lettuce, and tomato slices. Top each serving with a second small pita.

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