Chickpea Burgers & Tahini Sauce
Rather than a heavy, fried falafel, here's a lighter version of the pocket sandwich: a chickpea patty served in a whole-wheat pita with a flavorful and lower-in-fat tahini sauce. Make it a Meal: Serve with a tomato-&-feta salad or Parsley Tabbouleh. Wash it down with an organic Wit Bier from Wolaver's.
Source: EatingWell Magazine, August/September 2006
Gallery
Recipe Summary
Nutrition Profile:
Ingredients
Directions
Tips
Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate the uncooked burger mixture and tahini sauce for up to 2 days.
Ingredient Note: Tahini is a thick paste made from ground sesame seeds. Look for it in the Middle Eastern section or near other nut butters in large supermarkets.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving:
400 calories; protein 14.8g; carbohydrates 54.5g; dietary fiber 9g; sugars 3.2g; fat 15.1g; saturated fat 2.5g; cholesterol 48.3mg; vitamin a iu 808.8IU; vitamin c 18.6mg; folate 132.6mcg; calcium 148.4mg; iron 4.1mg; magnesium 79.2mg; potassium 494.1mg; sodium 714.7mg; thiamin 0.3mg.
Exchanges:
3 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 1 1/2 fat