Tabbouleh Burger

A creative fusion dish that transforms traditional Middle Eastern tabbouleh salad into hearty veggie burgers. Made with bulgur wheat, fresh herbs, and vegetables, these patties are both nutritious and flavorful.

10 servings
1 hr 25 min

Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup bulgur wheat
  • 3 cups parsley
  • 1 large cucumber
  • 1 cup tomatoes
  • ¼ cup mint leaves
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons garlic
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1 recipe Tabbouleh Salad
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the bulgur wheat, lower the heat to a simmer, and cook, uncovered, for about 10 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed. Set aside to cool.

    15 min

  2. 2.

    In a large bowl, combine the parsley, cucumber, tomatoes, mint, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Add the cooled bulgur and mix thoroughly.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C, or gas mark 4). Line a baking pan with parchment or a silicone baking mat.

    5 min

  4. 4.

    Add the flour and cornstarch to the Tabbouleh Salad mixture. Knead until well incorporated. If your mixture is too wet, add a little more flour.

    10 min

  5. 5.

    Form into 10 patties. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until firm and just beginning to brown. You can eat them just like this, but they get extra yummy if you panfry them in a little sesame oil after you bake them, just to get a little golden crispy crust!

    45 min

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