Vegiburgers in Pita Bread Recipe

Name: Vegiburgers in Pita Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups water; ⅔ cup pearl barley; ⅔ cup brown lentils; ⅔ cup long grain rice; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 cups carrots grated; 1 cup onions chopped; 1 cup celery chopped; 1/4 cup sunflower seeds shelled; 1 tablespoon garlic minced; 1 tablespoon basil crumbled; 2 teaspoons thyme chopped; 2 teaspoons oregano chopped; 14 each pita bread rounds; 4 large eggs large, beaten to blend; 7 tablespoons flour, all-purpose

Servings: persons

3 cups water
⅔ cup pearl barley
⅔ cup brown lentils
⅔ cup long grain rice
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cups carrots grated
1 cup onions chopped
1 cup celery chopped
1/4 cup sunflower seeds shelled
1 tablespoon garlic minced
1 tablespoon basil crumbled
2 teaspoons thyme chopped
2 teaspoons oregano chopped
14 each pita bread rounds
4 large eggs large, beaten to blend
7 tablespoons flour, all-purpose

1
Bring 3 cup water to boil in a heavy large pot.
2
Stir in barley, lentils, and rice.
3
Reduce heat to low.
4
Cover and cook until grains are tender, about 40 minutes.
5
Transfer to large bowl.
6
Drain; cool.
7
Heat 1/4 cup oil in a heavy large skillet over medium-low heat.
8
Add carrots, onion, celery, sunflower seeds, and garlic and saute until vegetables are tender, about 12 minutes.
9
Add to grains and cool.
10
Mix in basil, thyme, and oregano.
11
Season with salt and pepper.
12
Preheat oven to 300F (150C), cut tops off pita rounds to form pockets.
13
Wrap in foil an place in oven to warm.
14
Stir beaten eggs and flour into grain mixture.
15
Press 1/2 cup mixture between palms of hands to form patty.
16
Repeat with remaining mixture.
17
Heat film of oil in heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
18
Add patties in batches and cook until golden brown and heated through, about 5 minutes per side.
19
Place 1 patty in each pita round.
20
Top with lettuce and tomatoes and serve.

705

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 3 cups water, ⅔ cup pearl barley, ⅔ cup brown lentils, ⅔ cup long grain rice, and more.

Yes, Vegiburgers in Pita Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Vegiburgers in Pita Bread

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