Freekeh Bean Burgers with Harissa Onions

Name: Freekeh Bean Burgers with Harissa Onions
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 -6 burgers
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups cooked pinto beans; ½ cup cracked freekeh; 2 cloves garlic; ¼ cup shredded carrot; ¼ cup sliced green onions; 1 tablespoon za'atar; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; salt and pepper to taste; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large onion; 1-2 teaspoons harissa; 1 batch Smoky Garlic Aioli; 4-6 hamburger buns; baby spinach leaves

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
4 -6 burgers
Calories
309 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American, Middle Eastern

Freekeh Bean Burgers with Harissa Onions

Omar Parker

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Middle Eastern-inspired veggie burgers made with cracked freekeh and pinto beans.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 ½ cups cooked pinto beans or one 15-ounce can
½ cup cracked freekeh cooked according to package instructions
2 cloves garlic minced
¼ cup shredded carrot
¼ cup sliced green onions
1 tablespoon za'atar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
salt and pepper to taste
1 egg lightly beaten
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion thinly sliced
1-2 teaspoons harissa
1 batch Smoky Garlic Aioli
4-6 hamburger buns
baby spinach leaves for serving

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350ºF.
Place the beans in a large bowl and use a wooden spoon or potato masher to mash them slightly—they shouldn't be completely mashed, but there should be very few left intact when you're finished. Stir in the freekeh, garlic, carrot, and green onions. Season with the za'atar 1 teaspoon at a time, tasting to get the right amount. (Since za'atar mixtures can vary, it's hard to give an exact number, but I ended up using a full tablespoon.) Stir in the cumin and salt and pepper to taste, then fold in the egg.
Form the burger mixture into 4 large patties (for large hamburger buns) or 6 small patties and place them on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, shaping them on the sheet to make sure they're round and well-formed. Spray the tops with an oil mister (or brush them with a small amount of olive oil) and bake for about 25 minutes, or until lightly browned and slightly crispy on the edges.
While the burgers are in the oven, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and a pinch of salt; cook until browned, 8-10 minutes. Stir in the harissa, starting with 1 teaspoon (or a half teaspoon if you're not a fan of spicy food) and adding more to taste.
To assemble the burgers, place each patty on a bun and top them with onions, aioli, and spinach leaves.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 309kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 41mg (14%) Sodium 431mg (18%) Potassium 358mg (10%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1512IU (30%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 161mg (16%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-6 burgers

Amount Per Serving

Calories 309 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	309kcal	15%
Carbohydrates	50g	17%
Protein	13g	26%
Fat	7g	11%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	3g	15%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	41mg	14%
Sodium	431mg	18%
Potassium	358mg	8%
Fiber	7g	28%
Sugar	6g	12%
Vitamin A	1512IU	30%
Vitamin C	6mg	7%
Calcium	161mg	16%
Iron	5mg	28%