Lunch

Chickpea Burgers and Tahini Sauce is for Lunch.

Chickpea Burgers and Tahini Sauce takes 5 minutes to prepare.

Chickpea Burgers and Tahini Sauce takes 10 minutes to cook.

Chickpea Burgers and Tahini Sauce makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Chickpea Burgers and Tahini Sauce are:

* 19 ounce(s) beans, garbanzo (chickpeas)
* 4 scallion(s) (green onions)
* 1 egg(s) (or substitute)
* 2 tablespoon flour, all-purpose
* 1 tablespoon oregano, fresh, chopped
* 1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1-2 tablespoon oil, olive, extra virgin
* 2 pita, 100% whole-wheat
* 1/2 cup(s) yogurt, low-fat plain
* 2 tablespoon tahini (sesame seed paste)
* 1 tablespoon lemon juice
* 1/3 cup(s) parsley, flat-leaf, chopped
* 1/4 teaspoon salt

Here is how you make Chickpea Burgers and Tahini Sauce:

To prepare burgers: Place chickpeas, scallions, egg, flour, oregano, cumin and 1/4 teaspoon 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 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Divide the patties among the pitas and serve with the sauce.To make ahead: Cover and refrigerate the uncooked burger mixture and tahini sauce for up to 2 days.Serving Size: Makes 4 pattiesNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KTANGERINE37.

The nutritional information for Chickpea Burgers and Tahini Sauce is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 295.7

• Total Fat: 10.9 g
• Cholesterol: 48.2 mg
• Sodium: 747.8 mg
• Total Carbs: 39.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 8.1 g
• Protein: 12.2 g