Tahini Sauce Burger

The Tahini Sauce Burger is a delicious vegan Lebanese-inspired dish that combines hearty chickpea patties with a creamy tahini sauce, delivering a burst of flavor in every bite. Served with fresh vegetables, this burger is both satisfying and nutritious.

Ingredients

• Chickpeas - 200 grams (cooked or canned)
• Red onion - 1 small (finely chopped)
• Garlic - 2 cloves (minced)
• Fresh parsley - 30 grams (chopped)
• Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
• Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Whole wheat bread crumbs - 50 grams
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon (for frying)
• Tahini - 3 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Water - 2 tablespoons (for tahini sauce)
• Pita bread or burger buns - 2
• Lettuce leaves - 2
• Tomato - 1 (sliced)
• Cucumber - 1/2 (sliced)

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, mash the cooked chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth, leaving some chunks for texture.
2. Add the chopped red onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, cumin powder, coriander powder, salt, black pepper, and whole wheat bread crumbs to the mashed chickpeas. Mix well until combined.
3. Form the mixture into 2 equal-sized patties.
4. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once hot, cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
5. While the patties are cooking, prepare the tahini sauce by whisking together tahini, lemon juice, and water in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust water for desired consistency.
6. Once the patties are cooked, assemble the burgers by placing each patty on a pita or burger bun. Top with lettuce, sliced tomato, and cucumber.
7. Drizzle the tahini sauce generously over the assembled burgers and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein from chickpeas, promoting muscle health.
• Tahini is a good source of healthy fats and essential minerals like calcium and magnesium.

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