The Budget Gourmand

Falafel Burgers with Tzatziki

HOW TO MAKE THE TZATZIKI

1/2 cucumber, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup yogurt
1 or 2 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 Tbsp dill, chopped
1 Tbsp olive oil
3/4 Tbsp lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste

Combine and chill for an hour in the fridge.

FALAFEL BURGERS

In a food processor, combine

1 can chickpeas
2 cloves garlic
2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp coriander
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
squirt of hot sauce
1 Tbsp flour
1 Tbsp honey
optional: handful of cilantro

Form mixture into four patties, brush with olive oil, and bake on an oiled pan or parchment paper at 400 degrees for thirty minutes.

Serve on a bun with the tzatziki, and slices of tomato and red onion.

Cost per serving: $0.90