Lentil Walnut Burgers With Yogurt Sauce |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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looking for vegetarian or vegan burgers to cook on the grill or stovetop griddle. This one you have to try. Ingredients:
3/4 cup walnuts, toasted cooled |
1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs |
3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped |
2 teaspoons ground cumin |
2 teaspoons ground coriander |
1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes |
salt and pepper |
3/4 cup lentils, cooked, drained, and cooled |
4 tablespoons olive oil |
1 large egg |
3/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt |
salt and pepper |
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped |
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice |
Directions:
1. In a food processor, combine walnuts, breadcrumbs, garlic, cumin, coriander, pepper flakes, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; process until finely ground. Add lentils and 1 tablespoon oil; pulse until coarsely chopped (some lentils should remain whole).
2. In a large bowl, whisk egg. Add lentil mixture; mix well. Divide into 4 equal-size parts; roll into balls, and flatten with the palm of your hand into 3/4-inch-thick patties.
3. Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add burgers; cook over medium-low heat until crisp and browned, turning gently with a thin-edged spatula, 8 to 10 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, cilantro, and lemon; season with salt and pepper.
5. Assemble burgers and top with yogurt sauce, sliced red tomatoes and lettuce.
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