Cumin-Spiced Red Lentil Burgers Recipe

Name: Cumin-Spiced Red Lentil Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup red lentils; olive oil cooking spray; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 3 carrots, finely chopped; 1 orange bell pepper, finely chopped; 2 stalks celery, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, pressed and divided; 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3/4 cup gluten-free bread crumbs; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 8 leaves Bibb lettuce

Servings: persons

3/4 cup red lentils
olive oil cooking spray
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
3 carrots, finely chopped
1 orange bell pepper, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, pressed and divided
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 cup gluten-free bread crumbs
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
8 leaves Bibb lettuce

1
Pour lentils into a large saucepan with cold water to cover by 2 inches. Bring water to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until lentils are tender, about 10 minutes; drain.
2
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Coat paper with a layer of cooking spray.
3
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion in hot oil until golden, about 6 minutes; add carrots, bell pepper, celery, and about 2/3 of the garlic. Continue to saute the mixture until the carrots begin to soften, 5 to 7 minutes. Season mixture with cumin and cayenne pepper; remove skillet from heat.
4
Stir lentils, bread crumbs, eggs, 3 tablespoons parsley, 3 tablespoons cilantro, salt, and pepper into the vegetable mixture; shape into patties and arrange onto the prepared baking sheet.
5
Bake patties in preheated oven for 15 minutes, flip, and continue baking until brown and crispy, 10 to 15 minutes more.
6
Whisk yogurt, lemon juice, and the remaining parsley and cilantro together in a small bowl.
7
Put each burger into a lettuce leaf and top with a dollop of yogurt sauce.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup red lentils, olive oil cooking spray, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Cumin-Spiced Red Lentil Burgers falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cumin-Spiced Red Lentil Burgers

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