Middle Eastern Burgers Recipes

MIDDLE EASTERN BURGERS

Steps:

• Combine ground beef, egg, onion, garlic, nuts, lemon juice and spices in a large bowl.
• Form patties and fry over medium-high heat until cooked through (about 10-15 minutes).
• Serve in naan and top with hummus, and if you're feeling adventurous, a little chili oil to spice it up!

MIDDLE EASTERN CHICKEN BURGERS

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet.
• Add the onion, cinnamon, coriander, and pepper flakes to the skillet, and season with salt and pepper.
• Cook until the onions are tender, approximately 5 minutes.
• Stir in the garlic and parsley and cook about 1 minute more.
• Move to a big bowl and let cool a little.
• Stir in the chicken and yogurt and mix thoroughly.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Shape into 4 1/2" round patties.
• Cook in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until nicely browned and cooked, about 5 minutes on each side.
• Brush burgers with the molasses and let rest for 5 minutes.
• Serve on toasted buns with mayonnaise(if using), tomato, cucumber, onion, lettuce and cilantro(if using). Enjoy!

MIDDLE EASTERN CHICKPEA BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Combine the chickpeas, salt, turmeric, paprika, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, garlic, ginger, olive oil, and lemon juice in a food processor and process until smooth and well combined, scraping the sides occasionally. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and fold in the rice, bell pepper, and parsley.
• Moisten your hands to keep the mixture from sticking, then shape the mixture into 1/4-inch-thick patties about 2 1/2 inches in diameter. Place them on the prepared pan and bake for 22 to 25 minutes, until the patties start to get dry and crisp on the outside. They will firm up as they cool.
• For a crispy burger, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the patties for about 3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
• Want a delicious dip for fresh, raw veggies? The chickpea and spice puree from the food processor makes a delicious hummus.
• If you want to cook just a few patties, pop them in your toaster oven. To freeze these burgers, either cooked or uncooked, stack them up with parchment paper between the burgers, then wrap first in plastic wrap, then in foil. The parchment paper makes it easy to remove the desired number of burgers from the bundle. Once thawed, cooked burgers can be reheated at 350°F for 15 minutes, and uncooked burgers can be baked as above, at 375°F for 22 to 25 minutes.
• Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. Burgers can also be frozen in cooked or uncooked form for 2 months (see Rebecca's Notes).
• (per serving)
• Calories: 100
• Total Fat: 3.5g (0.5g saturated, 2g monounsaturated)
• Carbohydrates: 15g
• Protein: 3g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sodium: 223mg