GREEK CHICKPEA & WALNUT BURGERS

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Even meat eaters love this easy vegetarian burger. Top with cucumber sauce or simply use lettuce and tomato. -Jess Apfe, Berkeley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 24

2 large eggs
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 medium carrot, shredded
1/3 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
1/4 cup coarsely chopped onion
1/4 cup Greek olives
4 sprigs fresh parsley, stems removed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
TZATZIKI SAUCE:
1 cup finely chopped cucumber
1/2 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
1/4 cup fat-free sour cream
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint or 1 teaspoon dried mint
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
BURGERS:
5 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
5 lettuce leaves
5 slices tomato

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine the first 11 ingredients; cover and pulse four times. Add chickpeas; pulse until chopped. Refrigerate for at least 45 minutes. Combine the sauce ingredients; refrigerate until serving., Shape chickpea mixture by 2/3 cupfuls into patties. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. , Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. , Serve on buns with lettuce and tomato; top each with 1/4 cup tzatziki sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 908mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

Haiden Hug
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These burgers were a bit dry, but they were still good. I think I'll try adding some more moisture to them next time, maybe by using a different type of breadcrumb or adding some grated vegetables.


Toufeeq Umar
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I loved these burgers! They were so flavorful and satisfying. I'll definitely be making them again.


Nimsara Antony2008
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These burgers were a bit too oily for my taste. I think I'll try baking them next time instead of frying them.


Chibugom Obiechina
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I thought these burgers were really good! I especially liked the combination of chickpeas and walnuts.


Bree Hulterstrom
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Not a fan of these burgers. They were bland and the texture was mushy.


Rashad Lyons
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These burgers were easy to make and they turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.


Camando Foji
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These burgers were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. I think I'll try making them again with less cayenne pepper next time.


Timileyin Samuel
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I wasn't sure what to expect with these burgers, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were really tasty and I loved the texture.


Belina Roka
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These burgers were a bit dry for my taste. I think I'll add some more moisture to them next time, maybe by using a different type of breadcrumb or adding some grated vegetables.


Md Al Ameen
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I've made these burgers several times now and they're always a favorite. They're perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Anthony genius
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These burgers were easy to make and turned out great! I served them with tzatziki sauce and they were a hit with my family.


Mamun Boka
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed these burgers. They were so hearty and flavorful, I didn't miss the meat at all.


Ethan Tindell
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These burgers were absolutely delicious! I loved the combination of chickpeas, walnuts, and spices. They were so flavorful and satisfying.