Vegetarian Hummus Burgers
This recipe makes 4 servings
Nutritional Info |
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|---|---|
| Per serving: about | - |
| cal | 266 |
| pro | 12 g |
| total fat | 7 g |
| sat. fat | 1 g |
| carb | 42 g |
| fibre | 5 g |
| chol | 54 mg |
| sodium | 563 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 5 |
| iron | 18 |
| vit A | 10 |
| vit C | 57 |
| folate | 32 |
- Portion size: 4
Serve with: Crusty Buns — Tahini Sauce — Cherry Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup 1/2cupbulgur
- 1 can 1can(19 oz /540 ml) chickpeachickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp 2tbsplemon juice
- 1 1clove garliccloves of garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp 1/2tspsalt
- 1/2 tsp 1/2tspground cumin
- 1/4 tsp 1/4tspground coriander
- 1/4 tsp 1/4tspground pepper
- 1 1eggeggs
- 1/2 cup 1/2cupchopped roasted or fresh sweet red peppersweet red peppers
- 1/4 cup 1/4cupdry bread crumbs
- 2 tbsp 2tbspchopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp 1tbspvegetable oil
Preparation
Pour 1 cup (250 mL) boiling water over bulgur; cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Drain well. In food processor, finely chop chickpeas. Add bulgur, lemon juice, garlic, salt, cumin, coriander, pepper and egg; pulse to combine. Stir in red pepper, bread crumbs and parsley. Shape into 8 patties.
In nonstick skillet, heat half of the oil over medium-high heat; cook patties, in batches and adding remaining oil, for 4 to 6 minutes per side or until golden.
Additional information :
Tahini Sauce
Mix 1/4 cup (50 mL) each water and tahini (sesame paste), 1 tsp (5 mL) grated lemon rind, 2 tbsp (25 mL) lemon juice, 1 tsp (5 mL) chopped fresh parsley, 1 clove garlic, minced, and pinch sugar (optional). Stir in up to 2 tbsp (25 mL) more water if desired.
Makes 1/2 cup (125 mL).
Source : Canadian Living Magazine: April 2000
