Chickpea Burgers & Tahini Sauce

From EatingWell: August/September 2006, The EatingWell Healthy in a Hurry Cookbook (2006) — Subscribe Now!

Rather than a heavy, fried falafel, here's an updated version of this pocket sandwich: a light chickpea patty served in a whole-wheat pita with a flavorful but light tahini sauce.

READER'S COMMENT:

"This recipe needs more spices! The ingredient list I thought was deceptively devoid of garlic, onion, etc... the chickpea burgers turned out quite bland, but would otherwise be delicious with the addition of a little kick. "

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This recipe needs more spices! The ingredient list I thought was deceptively devoid of garlic, onion, etc... the chickpea burgers turned out quite bland, but would otherwise be delicious with the addition of a little kick.	5 weeks 5 days ago
I l-o-v-e this recipe. It is cheap, easy, and tastes great - perfect for college cooking! I followed the recipe exactly, except for one thing: I added a sprinkle of paprika to the tahini sauce. It gave the sauce the kick I think it needed. Anonymous, Allentown, PA	8 weeks 4 days ago
This was easy and oh so good the family loved it. I am looking for a better way to eat and in my house this recipe will be served at least once a week. Thank you diana, South Plainfield, NJ	8 weeks 4 days ago
Made this many times. We've started some variations and would recommend: (a) adding some curry powder to the mix and serving with Major Grey Chutney; (b) after processing, mixing in grated carrot and sunflower seeds (really good with some homemade guacamole on top); and (c) adding cumin, chile powder, and a minced jalapeno to the mix, making small patties and serving on warm corn tortillas, with taco toppings (lettuce, tomato, salsa, etc.). Jordan, Long Beach, CA	8 weeks 4 days ago
Yummy tasting recipe! I make my own tahini by grinding up toasted sesame (3-5 min in oven) seeds in a coffee grinder, then just adding a bit of olive oil til the consistency is right - so much better and less expensive than store bought. Janice, San Jose, MX	8 weeks 4 days ago
Fantastic! Fast! Easy, and whats more it is close to the BEST Falafel I eat in town! Patty, San Jose, CA	8 weeks 4 days ago
This was fabulous! It came together just like the recipe said.. and it was DELISH!!! Our new favorite here. Great job Eating Well! We love the vegetarian protein packed meals like this one. Thanks so much! Carrie, Sarasota, FL	8 weeks 4 days ago
This recipe was a big success to me because i have tried to make veggie burgers in the past and they have not come out very tasty. So i gave this recipe a try and i found out it worked quite nicely. I made it without the tahini sauce and the spices and put it on a slice of ezekiel bread and it was still tasty! it was just a little bland though, but i might try to add my own blend of spices. Overall a very good recipe! Great job! MM, ID	8 weeks 4 days ago
This one is in our regular rotation as well. To help form the patties, dip hands in water, spoon mix into hand, squish into shape, and place on square of wax paper. Then you can move them into the pan (or fridge to firm up) without directly touching them. Plop upside down in pan, then peel off wax paper. Instead of tahini sauce, we do a raita with lowfat plain yogurt, ground cumin, salt, fresh mint, chopped seeded cucumber, and quartered grape tomatos. Have yet to see a 19 oz can of chickpeas. Usually open two cans and reserve the leftovers for salads. Daytona, Camp Hill, PA	8 weeks 4 days ago
One of the few things I've ever made to turn out just like the picture. They were delicious... and the sauce went perfectly with them. Katey	8 weeks 4 days ago