Falafel and Walnut Burgers with Salsa

Serves 4, Prep 25 mins, Cook 8 mins

½ cup walnuts, lightly toasted

1½ cups roughly chopped fresh parsley

2 cloves garlic, chopped

400g can chickpeas, drained, rinsed

2 tblsps plain flour

2 tsps ground cumin

½ tsp dried chilli powder

¼ cup lemon juice

2 tblsps olive oil

4 soft wholemeal rolls, split, toasted

²⁄³ cup ajvar relish Lemon wedges, to serve

SALSA

1 Lebanese cucumber, finely chopped

1 tomato, finely chopped

½ small red onion, finely chopped

1 To make patties, pulse walnuts, ½ cup of the parsley and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. Add chickpeas, flour, cumin, chilli and 1 tblsp of the juice. Season with salt and pepper. Pulse until chickpeas are finely chopped and mixture is combined.

2 Divide into four equal portions. Shape into patties about 7cm in diameter.

3 Heat oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over a medium to high heat. Add patties. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and heated through. Remove.

4 Meanwhile, make salsa. Place all ingredients in a medium bowl. Add remaining 1 cup parsley and 2 tblsps juice. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.

5 Spread base of rolls with half the relish. Top with salsa, patties and remaining relish. Replace tops. Serve with lemon wedges.