Name: Chickpea Burgers & Tahini Sauce
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 19-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed; 4 scallions, trimmed and sliced; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 6-1/2-inch whole-wheat pitas, halved and warmed, if desired; 0.5 cup low-fat plain yogurt; 2 tablespoons tahini, (see Ingredient note); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 0.33300000429153 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley; 0.25 teaspoon salt

Chickpea Burgers & Tahini Sauce

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These satisfying vegetarian burgers feature a crispy chickpea patty topped with a creamy tahini sauce. Instead of a traditional burger bun, we use a whole-wheat pita for a fun and flavorful twist.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on November 16, 2021

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Healthy Pregnancy High Fiber Low Added Sugars Vegetarian

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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
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 6-1/2-inch whole-wheat pitas, halved and warmed, if desired

Tahini sauce

½ cup low-fat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons tahini, (see Ingredient note)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
⅓ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
¼ teaspoon salt

Directions

Place chickpeas, scallions, egg, flour, oregano, cumin and 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.
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.
To prepare sauce & serve: Meanwhile, combine yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, parsley and salt in a medium bowl. Warm pitas, if desired. Divide the patties among the pita halves and serve with the sauce.

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
15g	Fat
55g	Carbs
15g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 400
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 55g	20%
Dietary Fiber 9g	32%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 15g	30%
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 3g	13%
Cholesterol 48mg	16%
Vitamin A 809IU	16%
Vitamin C 19mg	21%
Folate 133mcg	33%
Sodium 715mg	31%
Calcium 148mg	11%
Iron 4mg	23%
Magnesium 79mg	19%
Potassium 494mg	11%

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.