Alex's Falafel Pita Burger

Recipe Ingredients

3/4 cup	120g / 4.2oz	Garbanzo beans
3/4 cup	177ml	Lentils
1 cup	160g / 5.6oz	Brown rice
1 teaspoon	5ml	Olive oil
1 cup	62g / 2.2oz	Diced onion
1 teaspoon	5ml	Minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Minced jalapeño chile pepper
1/4 cup	49g / 1.7oz	Egg whites
1 tablespoon	15ml	Fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon	15ml	Chopped fresh oregano
3/4 cup	109g / 3.8oz	Fresh bread crumbs
		Salt - (optional), to taste
		Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
1/2		Chili flakes - or to taste
4		Pita bread rounds - cut in half

Recipe Instructions

Cook the garbanzo beans, lentils, and brown rice in separate pots according to package directions. Drain each and set aside.

In a hot saucepan over medium heat, saute the onions in the olive oil, stirring, until onions start to brown. Add garlic and the jalapeño. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

Place the cooked garbanzos, lentils, rice and the sauteed onion mix in a food processor and process 5 seconds to roughly puree. Add the egg whites, lime juice, and oregano. Pulse the food processor for 15 seconds, scraping down the sides until all is well combined.

Place the pureed mix in a bowl and fold in the bread crumbs. Add the salt (if using), pepper, and chili flakes. Mix with a spatula or 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 waxed paper.

Heat a grill or lightly spray a saute pan with vegetable spray. Grill or saute each burger until nicely browned on both sides.

Spread 2 teaspoons Tahini Mustard (or any coarse mustard) in each half pita round. Add a slice of tomato, some sauerkraut or julienned bell pepper, chopped 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.

Source:
"Diabetic Recipes at http://www.diabetic-recipes.com"

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