Chickpea Burgers and Tahini Sauce
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
IngredientsChickpea Burgers & Tahini Sauce1 19-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed4 scallions, trimmed and sliced1 egg2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil2 6-1/2-inch whole-wheat pitas, halved and warmed, if desiredTahini sauce1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt2 tablespoons tahini, (see Ingredient note)1 tablespoon lemon juice1/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley1/4 teaspoon salt
Preparation
1.To prepare burgers: Place chickpeas, scallions, egg, flour, oregano, cumin and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a food processor. Pulse, stopping once or twice to scrape down the sides, until a coarse mixture forms that holds together when pressed. (The mixture will be moist.) Form into 4 patties.
2.Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties and cook until golden and beginning to crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Carefully flip and cook until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes more.
3.To prepare sauce & serve: Meanwhile, combine yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, parsley and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Divide the patties among the pitas and serve with the sauce.
Tips & Notes
Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate the uncooked burger mixture and tahini sauce for up to 2 days.
Ingredient Note: Tahini is a smooth, thick paste made from ground sesame seeds and commonly used in Middle Eastern foods. Look for it in the Middle Eastern section or near other nut butters in large supermarkets.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PAHITO.
1.To prepare burgers: Place chickpeas, scallions, egg, flour, oregano, cumin and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a food processor. Pulse, stopping once or twice to scrape down the sides, until a coarse mixture forms that holds together when pressed. (The mixture will be moist.) Form into 4 patties.
2.Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties and cook until golden and beginning to crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Carefully flip and cook until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes more.
3.To prepare sauce & serve: Meanwhile, combine yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, parsley and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Divide the patties among the pitas and serve with the sauce.
Tips & Notes
Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate the uncooked burger mixture and tahini sauce for up to 2 days.
Ingredient Note: Tahini is a smooth, thick paste made from ground sesame seeds and commonly used in Middle Eastern foods. Look for it in the Middle Eastern section or near other nut butters in large supermarkets.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PAHITO.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 265.2
- Total Fat: 10.3 g
- Cholesterol: 53.8 mg
- Sodium: 361.9 mg
- Total Carbs: 34.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.7 g
- Protein: 10.9 g
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