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A plate of chickpea quinoa burgers in pita pockets

Chickpea Quinoa Burgers Recipe

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Protein, calcium, iron-rich AND it tastes amazing? These chickpea quinoa burgers in pita pockets are a comfort food dream come true!
Prep Time 16 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 223
Author Cheryl Najafi

Ingredients

sauce

burgers

garnish

  • 1 tomato sliced
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • bean sprouts
  • 4 pieces of pita bread sliced in half

Instructions

  • For the sauce: In the bowl of a food processor add tahini, garlic, salt, chopped parsley and lemon juice. Pulse until smooth then, with the motor running, add water to preferred consistency. Scrape into serving bowl and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mash together the chickpeas and quinoa until combined. Stir in the onion, garlic, chopped herbs, salt and pepper. Taste for seasoning before adding egg. Stir in beaten egg and form into 8 thin patties.
  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat and, when hot, add burgers. Cook until golden brown—about 6 minutes on each side.
  • To serve, top each burger with tahini sauce, sliced tomato, sliced avocado and sprouts. Slide dressed burgers into pita pockets and enjoy!

Notes

You can use any single herb or combination of herbs that suits your fancy!

Nutrition

Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 393mg | Potassium: 346mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 326IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg