Chickpea Burgers Tahini Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 19-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed
• 4 scallions, trimmed and sliced
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 6-1/2-inch whole-wheat pitas, halved and warmed, if desired

Tahini sauce

• ½ cup low-fat plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons tahini, (see Ingredient note)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ⅓ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Place chickpeas, scallions, egg, flour, oregano, cumin and salt in a food processor. Pulse, stopping once or twice to scrape down the sides, until a coarse mixture forms that holds together when pressed. (The mixture will be moist.) Form into 4 patties.
2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties and cook until golden and beginning to crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Carefully flip and cook until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes more.
3. To prepare sauce & serve: Meanwhile, combine yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, parsley and salt in a medium bowl. Warm pitas, if desired. Divide the patties among the pita halves and serve with the sauce.