Chickpea Burgers & Tahini Sauce
Recipe from EatingWell

Rather than a heavy, fried falafel, here's an updated version of this pocket sandwich: a light chickpea patty served in a whole-wheat pita with a flavorful but light tahini sauce.


Chickpea Burgers & Tahini Sauce

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Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Related Categories: Chickpea, Dinner, Heart Healthy, High Fiber, Low Fat, Lunch Sandwiches, Quick and Easy Vegetarian Dishes, Sauces, Summer, Vegetarian Burgers, Veggie Burgers, Winter
 
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Ingredients
Chickpea Burgers & Tahini Sauce
  • 1  19-ounce can
    chickpeas, rinsed
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  • 4 
    scallions, trimmed and sliced
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  • 1 
    egg
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  • 2  tablespoons
    all-purpose flour
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  • 1  tablespoon
    chopped fresh oregano
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    ground cumin
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 2  tablespoons
    extra-virgin olive oil
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  • 2 
    6-1/2-inch whole-wheat pitas, halved and warmed, if desired
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Tahini sauce
  • 1/2  cup
    low-fat plain yogurt
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  • 2  tablespoons
    tahini, (see Ingredient note)
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  • 1  tablespoon
    lemon juice
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  • 1/3  cup
    chopped flat-leaf parsley
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    salt
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Directions
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:
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.
MAKE AHEAD TIP: Cover and refrigerate the uncooked burger mixture and tahini sauce for up to 2 days.

Nutrition information
Calories 399, Total Fat 15 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Monounsaturated Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 743 mg, Carbohydrate 55 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 15 g, Potassium 494 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin C 30%, Iron 20%. Exchanges: Starch 3,Vegetable 1,Lean Meat 1,Fat 1.5. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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