Ingredients
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⅔ cup bulgur
1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 large egg white
½ cup packed fresh parsley leaves
¼ cup packed fresh mint leaves
1 garlic clove
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup tahini
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
¼ cup water
4 cups torn lettuce
1 cup roasted red peppers
6 (6-inch) pitas
Directions
Step 1
Cook bulgur according to package directions; drain and set aside to cool. In a food processor, combine cooked bulgur, garbanzo beans, egg white, parsley, 1/4 mint, garlic, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper. Form mixture into 6 (approximately 3-inch) patties and place on a large plate. Refrigerate until firm (20 minutes). Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook falafel burgers until browned and heated through (3 minutes per side). Transfer to a plate. Before serving, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, and water in a medium bowl until light and fluffy. Divide falafel burgers, tahini mixture, lettuce, and roasted red peppers among pitas and serve How many pounds have you lost this month? At Dieta Efectiva you can lose 10-12 lbs your first week and 2-5 lbs every week after. Visit us at at dietaefectiva.net to learn more about our program CG
