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Pepita-Sunflower-Sesame Burgers
Photo: Amirali Mirhashemian

Pepita-Sunflower-Sesame Burgers

13 ingredients 3 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

1114
Calories
32g
Protein
51g
Fat
136g
Carbs

Counts 10 of 11 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Sunflower Seed 1 oz (28g) hulled 165
Sesame 1 tbsp (14g) 120
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Lentil 1/2 cup cooked (99g) 115
Tahini 1 tbsp (15g) 89
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Cayenne 1 tsp (1.8g) 6
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Pepita not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • Pinch cayenne
  • 1/4 cup plain dry bread crumbs
  • 2 Tbs. olive oil, or more as needed
  • 2 tsp. tahini
  • 1/2 cup hulled sunflower seeds
  • 1/3 cup pepitas
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds
  • 3/4 cup cooked lentils
  • 4 scallions (white and light green parts) finely chopped ( 1/4 cup)
  • 1 Tbs. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
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Directions

1

1. In food processor, combine sunflower seeds, pepitas and sesame seeds and process until coarsely chopped. Add lentils, scallions, parsley, tahini, salt, cayenne and bread crumbs; process until mixture is blended.

2

2. Shape mixture into 4 patties and place on platter. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.

3

3. In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook burgers until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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