The Ultimate Lebanese Burger - Sutter Home Family Vineyards

Ingredients

• 1 cup jarred roasted red peppers, drained
• 1/3 cup walnuts, toasted
• 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses (optional)
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 English cucumber, 1/4-inch thick slices on the diagonal
• 2 teaspoons za’atar seasoning
• 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck
• 1/2 cup fine grind bulghur wheat, soaked in 1/2 cup warm water for 30 minutes, drained
• 1/4 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted and finely chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper