Tabbouleh Burger

The Tabbouleh Burger is a refreshing twist on the classic burger, combining aromatic herbs, bulgur, and spices to create a flavorful vegetarian delight. Served on a toasted pita with creamy tahini sauce, this burger is a nutritious and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• Bulgur wheat - 50g
• Water - 150ml
• Fresh parsley - 40g, finely chopped
• Fresh mint - 20g, finely chopped
• Tomato - 1 medium, diced
• Cucumber - 1 small, diced
• Red onion - 1/4 medium, finely chopped
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Chickpeas - 100g, cooked and mashed
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Pita bread - 2 pieces
• Tahini - 2 tablespoons

Steps

1. In a small pot, bring 150ml of water to a boil. Add 50g of bulgur wheat, cover, and remove from heat, letting it sit for about 15 minutes until the water is absorbed.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked bulgur, chopped parsley, mint, diced tomato, diced cucumber, and chopped red onion.
3. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice over the mixture. Season with salt and black pepper, and stir until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, mix the mashed chickpeas with the minced garlic. Form the mixture into two patties.
5. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and cook the chickpea patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
6. Meanwhile, toast the pita bread in the skillet for a minute on each side until warm and slightly crispy.
7. To assemble, place a chickpea patty on each pita, top with the tabbouleh mixture, and drizzle with tahini before folding the pita in half.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from fresh herbs and vegetables.
• Provides a good source of plant-based protein and fiber from chickpeas.

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