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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- With your hands squeeze any water left on the bulgur wheat and transfer it to a bowl.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
- Serve with Spicy Tahini Sauce.
To Make The Spicy Tahini Sauce
- 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
- 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.
- The tahini sauce may thicken in the refrigerator. Add a little water to bring it to the desired consistency.
- Freeze patties, cooked, for up to 2 months in a sealed container or freezer bag.
- Thaw patties and heat in a 200F oven.
- Tahini Sauce will last in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- If you have leftover tahini sauce, it can be frozen for future use in a tightly sealed container.
- 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