Tabbouleh Burgers

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

1 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber

1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt

1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1/8 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup uncooked bulgur

1/2 cup boiling water

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

4 teaspoons olive oil, divided

1/4 cup finely chopped green onions

2 tablespoons chopped pistachios

2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 teaspoons ground coriander

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 large egg whites, lightly beaten

cooking spray

6 (1 1/2-ounce) hamburger buns

parsley sprigs (optional)

Directions:

1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl; cover and chill.
2. Combine bulgur, boiling water, and lemon juice in a bowl; stir well. Let stand 30 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
3. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add green onions and the next 6 ingredients (green onions through garlic); sauté 1 minute or until green onions are tender. Remove from heat; stir in parsley.
4. Place chickpeas in a food processor; process until ground. Add chickpeas and green onion mixture to bulgur mixture; toss well. Add flour and egg whites; stir well. Divide mixture into 6 equal portions, shaping into 3-inch patties.
5. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in skillet coated with cooking spray. Place over medium heat until hot. Add patties; cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Place patties on bottom halves of buns; dress with parsley sprigs, if desired. Top each with 1/4 cup cucumber sauce and top half of bun.

By RecipeOfHealth.com