Greek-Style Lentil Burgers Recipe

Name: Greek-Style Lentil Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried lentils; 2 Tbs. olive oil, plus more for brushing patties; 1 small onion, chopped (1 cup); 1/2 red bell pepper, diced ( 1/2 cup); 4 cloves garlic, minced (4 tsp.); 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1 cup loosely packed parsley leaves; 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives; 2 large eggs; 2 tsp. ground cumin; 1 tsp. ground coriander; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper; 1 cup plain breadcrumbs; 3/4 cup grated carrots; 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 2 cups plain low-fat yogurt; 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, shredded, and drained; 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.); 1 tsp. lemon zest; 1 tsp. chopped fresh mint; 1 tsp. chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

1/2 cup dried lentils
2 Tbs. olive oil, plus more for brushing patties
1 small onion, chopped (1 cup)
1/2 red bell pepper, diced ( 1/2 cup)
4 cloves garlic, minced (4 tsp.)
1 15-oz. can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup loosely packed parsley leaves
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives
2 large eggs
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. ground coriander
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1 cup plain breadcrumbs
3/4 cup grated carrots
1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 cups plain low-fat yogurt
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, shredded, and drained
2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
1 tsp. lemon zest
1 tsp. chopped fresh mint
1 tsp. chopped fresh parsley

1
To make Burgers: Cook lentils according to package directions.
2
Drain.
3
Heat oil in skillet over medium heat.
4
Add onion and bell pepper, and saute 7 minutes.
5
Stir in garlic.
6
Blend chickpeas, parsley, olives, eggs, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper in food processor 2 minutes, or until smooth.
7
Stir chickpea mixture, breadcrumbs, carrots, and baking powder into lentils.
8
Shape into 8 patties.
9
Layer patties between plastic wrap, and freeze.
10
To make Tzatziki Sauce: Combine all ingredients in small bowl.
11
Preheat grill to high.
12
Brush frozen patties with oil, and cook 6 minutes on each side.
13
Serve Burgers with Tzatziki 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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup dried lentils, 2 Tbs. olive oil, plus more for brushing patties, 1 small onion, chopped (1 cup), 1/2 red bell pepper, diced ( 1/2 cup), and more.

Yes, Greek-Style 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.

Greek-Style Lentil Burgers

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