Dinner

Sweet Earth Mediterranean Burger with Tahini and Fresh Veggies

Level

Easy

Prep

10 minutes

Cook

5 minutes

Servings

Makes 2 servings

EXPERIENCE THE FLAVORS OF THE MIDDLE-EAST

• Vegan recipes do not use any ingredients of animal origin including eggs, dairy, or honey.
• Recipes are vegan when prepared with the specified ingredients.

INGREDIENTS

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1 package (6 ounces) SWEET EARTH Enlightened Foods Mediterranean Veggie Burgers
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1/4 cup tahini
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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Salt and ground black pepper to taste
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Water to thin (add 1 tablespoon at a time)
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2 whole wheat buns
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2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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2 lettuce leaves
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1 cucumber, thinly sliced
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1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
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1 red onion, thinly sliced
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Handful of mint
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1/2 cup feta cheese

MAKE IT

Step 1

Cook the burgers according to package directions. There are oven and skillet cooking options.

Step 2

Combine tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper and water in a bowl or jar and mix well. It may take some effort to incorporate the tahini in the liquid, be gentle and it will all come together.

Step 3

Drizzle the inside of each bun with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Place in a toaster oven and toast until slightly browned.

Step 4

Spread a generous amount of tahini dressing over the inside of the buns. Top the bottom buns with lettuce, burger, sliced cucumber, diced tomatoes and onion. Top with mint, feta and bun.

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