Avocado Falafel Burger with a Garlic Tahini Sauce

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Skill Level	Easy

Preparation Time	15 minutes	Total Time	40 minutes
Servings	4 Burgers	Cost Per Serving	$1.08

1	Avocado, halved, pit removed
1 can (about 2 cups)	Chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 tsp	Ground Cumin
1 cup	Cilantro or Parsley
2 tbsp	Lemon juice with 2 tsp zest
½ cup	Bread Crumbs (or large flaked oats)
½	Small Green Chili or 1 tbsp Harissa Paste (optional)
1 ½ tbsp	Extra Virgin Olive Oil
½ tsp	Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Garlic Tahini Sauce

Add all tahini sauce ingredients into a food processor blend until smooth and creamy, pour into a container and set aside.
Set half the avocado aside to use as a topping. Add the other half of the avocado with all remaining falafel ingredients into the food processor and pulse until combined but slightly chunky.
Form mixture into 4 patties. Pan fry in a medium sauté pan over medium heat with 1 tsp oil, 4 minutes per side. Or place on a baking sheet lined with parchment and transfer into a 375 degree oven for 25 minutes.
Put in a bun or pita, top with your favorite burger ingredients, the remaining avocado and the garlic tahini sauce.

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