Greek-Style Lentil Burgers With Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

Name: Greek-Style Lentil Burgers With Tzatziki Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Burger; 1/2 cup dried lentils; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small onion, chopped; 1/2 red bell pepper, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1 cup fresh parsley leaves; 1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted; 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 cup plain breadcrumbs; 3/4 cup grated carrot; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; Tzatziki Sauce; 2 cups plain low-fat yogurt; 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, shredded and drained; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 teaspoon of fresh mint, chopped; 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

Burger
1/2 cup dried lentils
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup fresh parsley leaves
1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup plain breadcrumbs
3/4 cup grated carrot
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Tzatziki Sauce
2 cups plain low-fat yogurt
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, shredded and drained
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon of fresh mint, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped

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For Burger:
2
Cook lentils according to package directions. Drain.
3
Heat oil in skillet over medium heat, add onion and bell pepper and saute for 7 minutes. Stir in garlic.
4
Blend chickpeas, parsley, olives, eggs,cumin, coriander, salt and pepper in food processor 2 minutes or until smooth.
5
Stir chickpea mixture, bread crumbs, onion and bell pepper, and carrots into lentils.
6
Shape into 8 patties. Wrap in plastic wrap and freeze.
7
Preheat grill to high. Brush frozen patties in oil. Cook 6 minutes on each side.
8
For Sauce:
9
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix together.

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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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Burger, 1/2 cup dried lentils, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 small onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Greek-Style Lentil Burgers With Tzatziki Sauce 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 With Tzatziki Sauce

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