Vegiburgers In Pita Bread

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Hearty vegetable patties made with barley, lentils, and rice, served in warm pita pockets
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These vegiburgers combine pearl barley, brown lentils, and brown rice with sautéed carrots, celery, and onions for a protein-rich, savory patty. The mixture is bound with eggs and herbs, then pan-fried until golden and stuffed into warm pita bread. Topped with fresh lettuce and tomatoes, this Middle-Eastern-inspired dish is a satisfying vegetarian meal.

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Vegiburgers In Pita Bread

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 14 Calories: 448.6

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These vegiburgers combine pearl barley, brown lentils, and brown rice with sautéed carrots, celery, and onions for a protein-rich, savory patty. The mixture is bound with eggs and herbs, then pan-fried until golden and stuffed into warm pita bread. Topped with fresh lettuce and tomatoes, this Middle-Eastern-inspired dish is a satisfying vegetarian meal.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. or 1 ts dried, crumbled 2 ts Thyme, fresh, chopped -or 1/2 ts dried, crumbled 2 ts Oregano, fresh, chopped -or 1/2 ts dried, crumbled 14 Pita bread rounds 4 Eggs, large; beaten to
  2. blend 7 tb All-purpose flour Vegetable oil Lettuce leaves Sliced tomatoes Bring 3 c water to
  3. boil in a heavy large pot.
  4. Stir in barley, lentils, and rice.
  5. Reduce heat to low.
  6. Cover and cook until grains are tender, about 40 minutes.
  7. Transfer to large bowl.
  8. Drain; cool.
  9. Heat 1/4 c oil in a heavy large skillet over medium-low heat.
  10. Add carrots, onion, celery, sunflower seeds, and garlic and saute until vegetables are tender, about 12 minutes.
  11. Add to grains and cool.
  12. Mix in basil, thyme, and oregano.
  13. Season with salt and pepper.
  14. (Can be made 1 day ahead.
  15. Cover and refrigerate.) Preheat oven to 300F (149C).
  16. cut tops off pita rounds to form pockets.
  17. Wrap in foil an place in oven to warm.
  18. Stir beaten eggs and flour into grain mixture.
  19. Press 1/2 c mixture between palms of hands to form patty.
  20. Repeat with remaining mixture.
  21. Heat film of oil in heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  22. Add patties in batches and cook until golden brown and heated through, about 5 minutes per side.
  23. Place 1 patty in each pita round.
  24. Top with lettuce and tomatoes and serve

Nutrition Facts

Servings 14

Amount Per Serving
Calories 448.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23.8g37%
Saturated Fat 3.3g17%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 114.9mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 52.1g18%
Dietary Fiber 12.2g49%
Sugars 10.6g
Protein 11.2g23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: baking, barley, basil, beef, blending, boiling, bread, brown, carrots, celery, chopped, fresh, garlic, grated, lentils, longgrain, middle-eastern, minced, oil, onion
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