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Open-Faced Falafel Burgers

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CL, 8/06

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Ingredients

  • Sauce:
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • Patties:
  • 1 cup red onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cans chickpeas (15 1/2-ounce) drained
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs, divided
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • Remaining ingredients:
  • 6 mini pitas
  • 3 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 2 cups chopped tomato
  • 2 cups sliced cucumber
  • 1/2 cup minced red onion

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

1. To prepare sauce, combine the first 5 ingredients in a blender, and process until smooth.

2. To prepare patties, combine 1 cup onion and next 7 ingredients (through 4 garlic cloves) in a food processor, and process until smooth, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Place bean mixture in a large bowl; stir in 1/4 cup breadcrumbs. Divide bean mixture into 6 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty. Place remaining 1/4 cup breadcrumbs in a shallow dish. Dredge patties in breadcrumbs.

3. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 patties to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Repeat procedure with remaining 2 teaspoons oil and patties.

4. Warm mini pitas according to package directions. Place 1 pita on each of 6 plates. Top each serving with 1/2 cup lettuce, 1/3 cup tomato, 1/3 cup cucumber, and 4 teaspoons onion. Drizzle each serving with about 3 tablespoons sauce; top each serving with 1 patty.

Yum! Tastes like falafel without being fried. Easy and healthy. Definite repeaters.

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