Vegetarian Kibbeh Burger

The Vegetarian Kibbeh Burger is a healthy twist on a Lebanese classic, combining spiced bulgur wheat with fresh herbs and vegetables for a flavorful and nutritious patty. Served in a warm pita with tahini sauce, it's a satisfying meal that's perfect for any time of day.

Ingredients

• Bulgur wheat - 100g
• Water - 250ml
• Chickpeas (cooked) - 100g
• Red onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Parsley - 30g, chopped
• Mint - 15g, chopped
• Cumin - 1 tsp
• Allspice - 1/2 tsp
• Salt - 1/2 tsp
• Black pepper - 1/4 tsp
• Olive oil - 2 tbsp
• Pita bread - 2 pieces
• Tahini - 2 tbsp
• Lemon juice - 1 tbsp
• Cucumber - 1 small, sliced
• Tomato - 1 medium, sliced

Steps

1. In a medium saucepan, bring 250ml of water to a boil. Add the bulgur wheat, remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 15 minutes until the water is absorbed.
2. In a food processor, combine the cooked chickpeas, red onion, garlic, parsley, mint, cumin, allspice, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until a coarse mixture forms.
3. Once the bulgur has cooled slightly, add it to the chickpea mixture in the food processor and pulse again until combined. Form the mixture into 2 patties.
4. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
5. While the patties are cooking, mix tahini and lemon juice in a small bowl. Add a little water to thin it if necessary.
6. To serve, warm the pita bread in the skillet for 1 minute on each side. Place a kibbeh patty in each pita, top with cucumber and tomato slices, and drizzle with tahini sauce.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein from chickpeas and bulgur.
• High in dietary fiber, promoting digestive health.

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