Chickpea Burgers and Tahini Sauce

By blum099

Nutrition Facts
Number of Servings: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 399
Total Fat: 16 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Cholesterol: 55 mg
Sodium: 742 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 53 g
Dietary Fiber: 9 g
Protein: 15 g

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 19 ounce(s) beans, garbanzo (chickpeas)
• 4 scallion(s) (green onions)
• 1 egg(s)
• 2 tablespoon flour, all-purpose
• 1 tablespoon oregano, fresh, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoon oil, olive, extra virgin
• 2 pita, 100% whole-wheat
• 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, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 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.
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: 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.

To make ahead: Cover and refrigerate the uncooked burger mixture and tahini sauce for up to 2 days