Chickpea Burgers & Tahini Sauce Recipe

Name: Chickpea Burgers & Tahini Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Chickpea burgers; 1 19-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed; 4 scallions, trimmed and sliced; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 6 1/2-inch whole-wheat pitas, halved and warmed, if desired; Tahini sauce; 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt; 2 tablespoons tahini (see Ingredient note); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

Chickpea burgers
1 19-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed
4 scallions, trimmed and sliced
1 egg
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 6 1/2-inch whole-wheat pitas, halved and warmed, if desired
Tahini sauce
1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons tahini (see Ingredient note)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt

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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.
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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.
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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.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Chickpea burgers, 1 19-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed, 4 scallions, trimmed and sliced, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Chickpea Burgers & 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 & Tahini Sauce

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