Bulgur-Bean Burgers with Tahini Dressing Recipe

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Bulgur-Bean Burgers with Tahini Dressing
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup bulgar

Directions:

  1. /2 cup bulgar
  2. Can (14 1/2 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  3. /4 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
  4. Medium onion, diced
  5. Large carrot, chopped
  6. Stalk of celery, chopped
  7. Large egg
  8. /4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  9. /4 teaspoon ground cumin
  10. /2 teaspoon chili powder
  11. A sprig or two of fresh parsley, chopped
  12. Tablespoons tahini (sesame-seed paste)
  13. Tablespoons olive oil
  14. Salt and pepper to taste
  15. Fresh lettuce leaves, tomato slices and red onion rings
  16. For the tahini sauce:
  17. /2 cup of soy mayonnaise; you can also use regular mayonnaise or plain yogurt
  18. Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  19. Tablespoon tahini
  20. Teaspoon Tamari
  21. * Whisk together all of the ingredients in a small bowl.
  22. For the burgers:
  23. * In a medium bowl, mix bulgur with 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt and 1 cup boiling water. Cover bowl, and let sit until bulgur is tender and all the water is absorbed, about 30 minutes.
  24. * Meanwhile, saute the onion, carrot and celery in a couple tablespoons of olive oil. Cook until lightly browned, about five minutes. Add the parsley during the final minute; set aside.
  25. * Place beans in a medium bowl; mash with a potato masher.
  26. * Add breadcrumbs, sauteed vegetable mixture, egg, cayenne, cumin, chili powder, tahini and bulgur.
  27. * Season with salt and pepper; mix to combine.
  28. * Form mixture into 5-6 patties, each about 1 inch thick.
  29. * In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-low. Cook patties until browned and firm, 5 to 8 minutes per side.
  30. * Serve on toasted rolls or English muffins with tahini mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato and onion.
 A side of tatooed potatoes complements them well.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 98.19 Kcal (411 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Total Carbs 16.56g 6%
Dietary Fiber 5.92g 24%
Protein 4.73g 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 83 Kcal (348 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Total Carbs 14g 6%
Dietary Fiber 5g 24%
Protein 4g 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.2
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free,
  • high fiber

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