Ingredients
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For the Chickpea Patties:
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2 (15 oz) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
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1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
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1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon ground coriander
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1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
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1 Salt and pepper to taste
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1/2 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs (or regular if not gluten-free)
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2 tablespoons chickpea flour (besan)
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1 Juice of 1 lemon
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1 Zest of 1 lemon
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For the Tahini Sauce:
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1/2 cup tahini paste
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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2 tablespoons water
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 Salt to taste
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For Burger Assembly:
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4 whole-grain or gluten-free burger buns
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1 Sliced cucumber
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1 Sliced tomato
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1 Red onion rings
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1 Fresh lettuce leaves
Directions
Customize your burger with additional Middle Eastern-inspired toppings like pickled turnips, olives, or hot sauce for an extra burst of flavor. Enjoy the taste of the Middle East in every bite!
Steps
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For the Chickpea Patties: |
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In a food processor, combine chickpeas, chopped parsley, chopped cilantro, finely chopped red onion, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground paprika, salt, and pepper. Pulse until the mixture is well combined but still has some texture. |
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Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and add gluten-free breadcrumbs, chickpea flour, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix well to form a dough-like consistency. |
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Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into patties. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. |
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Refrigerate the patties for at least 30 minutes to firm up. |
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Heat a grill or stovetop skillet over medium-high heat and lightly grease it. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side until they are browned and heated through. |
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For the Tahini Sauce: |
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In a small bowl, whisk together tahini paste, lemon juice, water, minced garlic, and salt until you have a smooth and creamy sauce. Adjust the consistency with more water if needed. |
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For Assembling the Burger: |
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Toast the burger buns in a toaster or on the grill until they are lightly golden. |
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Spread a generous amount of tahini sauce on the bottom half of each bun. |
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Place a chickpea patty on the sauce-coated bun. |
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13
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Top with sliced cucumber, tomato, red onion rings, and fresh lettuce leaves. |
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14
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Place the top half of the bun on the toppings, and secure with a toothpick if needed. |
