Alex's Falafel Pita Burger Recipe
Source: cookeatshare.com/recipes/alex-s-falafel-pita-burger-63085
Ingredients
- 3/4 c. garbanzo beans
- 3/4 c. lentils
- 1 c. brown rice
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 c. diced onion
- 1 tsp chopped garlic
- 1/2 tsp chopped jalapeno chile pepper
- 1/4 c. egg whites
- 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 1 Tbsp. minced fresh oregano
- 3/4 c. fresh bread crumbs Salt (optional), to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
- 1/2 dsh chili flakes or possibly to taste
- 4 x pita bread rounds cut in half
Directions
- Cook the garbanzo beans, lentils, and brown rice in separate pots according to package directions.
- Drain each and set aside.
- In a warm saucepan over medium heat, saute/fry the onions in the extra virgin olive oil, stirring, till onions start to brown.
- Add in garlic and the jalapeno.
- Cook for 2 to 3 min.
- Place the cooked garbanzos, lentils, rice and the sauteed onion fold in a food processor and process 5 seconds to roughly puree.
- Add in the egg whites, lime juice, and oregano.
- Pulse the food processor for 15 seconds, scraping down the sides till all is well combined.
- Place the pureed fold in a bowl and mix in the bread crumbs.
- Add in the salt (if using), pepper, and chili flakes.
- Mix with a spatula or possibly wooden spoon.
- Form into 8 individual patties and flatten to about 3 inches in diameter and about 3/4-inch thick.
- Set aside on a piece of aluminum foil or possibly waxed paper.
- Heat a grill or possibly lightly spray a saute/fry pan with vegetable spray.
- Grill or possibly saute/fry each burger till nicely browned on both sides.
- Spread 2 tsp.
- Tahini Mustard (or possibly any coarse mustard) in each half pita round.
- Add in a slice of tomato, some sauerkraut or possibly julienned bell pepper, minced mixed lettuces, sliced cucumbers, and onion slices (whatever condiments are your favorite).
- Tuck in a cooked burger and place on a plate with your favorite salad alongside.
- This recipe yields 8 servings.
- Comments: This is a sandwich idea by Rancho la Puerta's own Alex Szekely; he's the boss!
- It is delicious and full of protein and nutrients.
- Do not be afraid to try this burger; its easy, fast, and sooo goood!!!!
- You'll make this time and time again.