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Bulgur Wheat Patties With Spicy Tahini Sauce


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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup fine bulgur wheat (See Note 1)
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 - 15 ounce can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained. Reserve the water from the can of chickpeas.
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil plus cooking spray or 2 additional tbsp of olive oil.

Spicy Tahini Sauce

  • 1/2 cup tahini paste
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tsp sriracha (or to taste)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, soak bulgur wheat in 1 cup of boiling water. Cover the bowl and let it sit for 20 minutes until the water has been absorbed and the bulgur is tender.
  2. Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and generously spray with oil cooking spray or brush with one tablespoon of olive oil. 
  3. While the bulgur wheat is soaking, place the chickpeas in a food processor with 1/2 can of the chickpea water, and process until creamy.
  4. With your hands squeeze any water left on the bulgur wheat and transfer it to a bowl.
  5. To the bulgur add flour, salt, paprika, turmeric, black pepper, mashed chickpeas, and 2 tablespoons of the remaining olive oil. Mix until it forms a dough.  
  6. Take 1/3 of a cup of the bulgur wheat mixture, roll it into a tight dough ball, and lightly press it down to form a thick patty.     
  7.  Arrange the bulgur wheat patties onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.  Lightly brush the remaining tablespoon of olive oil on top of each patty or spray them with cooking oil spray.  
  8. Bake for 25 minutes.
  9. Serve with Spicy Tahini Sauce.

To Make The Spicy Tahini Sauce

  1.  In a medium bowl, whisk tahini paste, salt, and lemon juice until it thickens. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and whisk until you get the desired consistency.  You don't have to use all the water. Use more water for a thinner sauce and less water for a thicker sauce.  Add sriracha and refrigerate until ready to use

Notes

 

  1. You can find fine bulgur wheat in a Middle Eastern Store or you can use regular coarser bulgur wheat that you may find in your supermarket.
  2. The tahini sauce may thicken in the refrigerator. Add a little water to bring it to the desired consistency.
  3. Freeze patties, cooked, for up to 2 months in a sealed container or freezer bag.  
  4. Thaw patties and heat in a 200F oven. 
  5. Tahini Sauce will last in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  6. If you have leftover tahini sauce, it can be frozen for future use in a tightly sealed container. 
  7. Check calories for the tahini sauce HERE
  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: oven
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 patty no sauce
  • Calories: 146
  • Sugar: 1.8 g
  • Sodium: 325.3 mg
  • Fat: 4.1 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 23.6 g
  • Fiber: 4.6 g
  • Protein: 5.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg