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Chickpea Burgers and Tahini Sauce

Chickpea Burgers and Tahini Sauce

Recipe: EatingWell.com

Nutritional Info (Per serving):

Calories: 399, Saturated Fat: 3g, Sodium: 743mg, Dietary Fiber: 9g, Total Fat: 15g, Carbs: 55g, Cholesterol: 55mg, Protein: 15g

Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

·         1 can(s) beans, garbanzo (chickpeas)

·         4 whole scallion(s) (green onions)

·         1 large egg(s)

·         2 tablespoon flour, all-purpose (make gluten free- use gluten free all purpose flour)

·         1 tablespoon oregano, fresh

·         1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground

·         1/4 teaspoon salt

·         2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

·         2 whole pita, 100% whole-wheat (make gluten free-use gluten free bread/pita)

·         1/2 cup(s) yogurt, low-fat plain

·         2 tablespoon tahini (sesame seed paste)

·         1 tablespoon lemon juice

·         1/3 cup(s) parsley, flat-leaf

·         1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

To prepare burgers:
1. 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.

To prepare sauce & serve:

3. 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.

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