Pepita-Sunflower-Sesame Burgers

These protein-packed burgers are loaded with the flavor, texture and nutrition of three kinds of seeds. Pepitas are hulled green pumpkin seeds and are available at natural food stores and Hispanic markets. Try these burgers with a raita (Indian yogurt salad) sauce.

Courses: Main Course, Vegetarian
Serves: 4 people

Recipe Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon		Salt
1		Cayenne
1/4 cup		Plain dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons		Olive oil - or more as needed
2 teaspoons		Tahini
1/2 cup		Hulled sunflower seeds
1/3 cup		Pepitas
1/4 cup		Sesame seeds
3/4 cup		Cooked lentils
4		Scallions, white and light green parts - finely chopped
1 tablespoon		Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Recipe Instructions

In food processor, combine sunflower seeds, pepitas and sesame seeds and process until coarsely chopped. Add lentils, scallions, parsley, tahini, salt, cayenne and bread crumbs; process until mixture is blended.

Shape mixture into 4 patties and place on platter. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.

In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook burgers until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Per Serving: 323 Cal; 11g Prot; 23g Total Fat (3 Sat. Fat); 21g Carb.; 0mg Chol; 353mg Sod.; 6g Fiber.

Source:
Vegetarian Times, March 2001

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