Chickpea Burgers and Tahini Sauce Recipe

Name: Chickpea Burgers and Tahini Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 19.5 ounces chickpeas (garbanzo beans) rinsed; 4 each scallions, spring or green onions trimmed and sliced; 1 large eggs; 2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose; 1 tablespoon oregano fresh, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin; 2 each pita bread, whole wheat 6 1/2-inch, halved and warmed, if desired; 1/2 cup yogurt, low-fat plain; 2 tablespoons tahini (sesame paste); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; ⅓ cup italian parsley chopped; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

19.5 ounces chickpeas (garbanzo beans) rinsed
4 each scallions, spring or green onions trimmed and sliced
1 large eggs
2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose
1 tablespoon oregano fresh, chopped
1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin
2 each pita bread, whole wheat 6 1/2-inch, halved and warmed, if desired
1/2 cup yogurt, low-fat plain
2 tablespoons tahini (sesame paste)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
⅓ cup italian parsley chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt

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To prepare burgers:
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Place chickpeas, scallions, egg, flour, oregano, cumin and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a food processor.
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Pulse, stopping once or twice to scrape down the sides, until a coarse mixture forms that holds together when pressed.
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(The mixture will be moist.)
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Form into 4 patties.
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Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add patties and cook until golden and beginning to crisp, 4 to 5 minutes.
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Carefully flip and cook until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes more.
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To prepare sauce and serve:
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Meanwhile, combine yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, parsley and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.
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Divide the patties among the pitas and serve with the sauce.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 19.5 ounces chickpeas (garbanzo beans) rinsed, 4 each scallions, spring or green onions trimmed and sliced, 1 large eggs, 2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose, and more.

Yes, Chickpea Burgers and Tahini Sauce falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chickpea Burgers and Tahini Sauce

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