Kibbeh Burger

The Kibbeh Burger is a delightful vegan twist on the traditional Lebanese dish, featuring spiced bulgur and chickpeas, all packed into a juicy patty. Served with a fresh tahini sauce and crisp vegetables, this burger is both satisfying and nutritious.

Ingredients

• Bulgur wheat - 100 grams
• Canned chickpeas - 200 grams, drained and rinsed
• Red onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
• Allspice - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Whole wheat burger buns - 2
• Tahini - 3 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Water - 2 tablespoons
• Lettuce leaves - 2
• Tomato - 1, sliced
• Cucumber - 1/2, sliced

Steps

1. Cook the bulgur wheat according to package instructions, usually by soaking it in hot water for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked bulgur, chickpeas, red onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and black pepper.
3. Use a fork or potato masher to mash the mixture until well combined but still slightly chunky.
4. Form the mixture into 2 equal-sized patties and refrigerate for 10 minutes to firm up.
5. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and heated through.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, and water to create a smooth sauce.
7. Toast the burger buns in the same skillet for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.
8. Assemble the burgers by spreading tahini sauce on the bottom bun, adding a lettuce leaf, the patty, tomato slices, and cucumber slices, then topping with the top bun.
9. Serve immediately and enjoy your vegan Kibbeh Burgers.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 14 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein from chickpeas.
• High in dietary fiber which aids in digestion.

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