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This American sandwich features Low-fat (1%) cottage cheese, Fat-free egg substitute or. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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This American sandwich features Low-fat (1%) cottage cheese, Fat-free egg substitute or. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Two lightly beaten egg Whites 2 tb Finely snipped parsley 1 ts Cumin 1 ts Ground coriander 2 Cloves garlic, minced 3/4 ts Chili powder 1/4 ts Sesame oil 1 c Cooked or canned chickpeas, Rinsed and drained 1/2 c Toasted wheat germ 4 Whole wheat pita bread Pockets 1 lg Tomato, chopped 2 Scallions, chopped Alfalfa sprouts Nonfat plain yogurt In a blender or food processor, process the cottage cheese, egg substitute or egg whites, parsley, cumin, coriander, garlic, chili powder and sesame oil on medium speed until smooth.
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Add the chickpeas and process on low speed until smooth.
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Stir in the wheat germ.
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Coat a medium skillet with nonstick spray.
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Heat the skillet over medium heat.
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Form the bean mixture into four burgers and add the burgers to the skillet.
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Cook until the burgers and golden and cooked through, about 6 minutes on each side.
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Serve in the pita pockets with the tomatoes, scallions and sprouts.
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Top each with a dollop of the yogurt
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 23.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 1.6g3%
- Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
- Cholesterol 55.9mg19%
- Sodium 18.6mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.2g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.2g
- Protein 1.9g4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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