Healthy Lifestyle Diets Healthy Vegetarian Recipes Healthy Vegetarian Dinner Recipes Healthy Vegetarian Burger Recipes Chickpea Burgers 4.0 (4) 4 Reviews These chickpea burgers are similar to falafel, but with the added whole-grain goodness of brown rice and wheat germ. Serving them on pita breads with thick slices of tomato and a dab of plain yogurt continues the Middle Eastern theme, but if you want to take it even further, drizzle with a little sauce made with minced garlic and tahini thinned with water and lemon juice. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 16, 2019 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Cook Time: 45 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Healthy Pregnancy High Fiber High-Protein Low Added Sugars Low-Calorie Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 tablespoons sesame seeds 1 tablespoon ground coriander 1 tablespoon ground cumin 2 teaspoons canola oil 4 scallions, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed 1 cup cooked brown rice ⅔ cup wheat germ, divided 3 tablespoons lemon juice ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 4 6-inch whole-wheat pita breads, warmed 8 slices tomato 1 cup baby spinach 4 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt Directions Heat a small skillet over low heat. Add sesame seeds and toast, stirring, until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Add coriander and cumin; cook, stirring, until fragrant, 10 to 20 seconds more. Transfer to a plate and let cool. Grind with a mortar and pestle or in a spice mill or clean coffee grinder; set aside. Add oil to the pan and heat over medium heat. Add scallions and garlic; cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Set aside. Position rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler. (Alternatively, preheat a grill to medium-high.) Coarsely mash chickpeas in a medium bowl with a potato masher. Stir in rice, 1/3 cup wheat germ, lemon juice, salt, pepper, the reserved spice mixture and the scallion mixture; mix well. Shape the mixture into four 3/4-inch-thick patties. Place the remaining 1/3 cup wheat germ in a shallow dish and dredge the patties, pressing the wheat germ onto them firmly. If broiling, place the patties on a lightly oiled rack set on a baking sheet. (If grilling, oil the grill rack; see Tip.) Broil (or grill) the patties until browned and heated through, about 3 minutes per side. Tuck the burgers into pitas with tomato slices, spinach and yogurt. Tips Tip: Oiling a grill rack before you grill foods helps ensure that the food won't stick. Oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.) Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 474 Calories 10g Fat 81g Carbs 20g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 474 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 81g 30% Dietary Fiber 15g 52% Total Sugars 5g Added Sugars 1g 2% Protein 20g 40% Total Fat 10g 13% Saturated Fat 1g 7% Cholesterol 0mg 0% Vitamin A 1125IU 23% Vitamin C 18mg 20% Folate 181mcg 45% Sodium 756mg 33% Calcium 167mg 13% Iron 7mg 37% Magnesium 181mg 43% Potassium 693mg 15% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved