Lentil Burger Recipe

Name: Lentil Burger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 15 ounces lentils drained and rinsed; 1 carrot peeled and grated; 1 egg lightly beaten; 1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs; 4 pita breads or 1 Turkish flatbread, cut into 4, halved and toasted; beet; lettuce; hummus

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
15 ounces lentils drained and rinsed
1 carrot peeled and grated
1 egg lightly beaten
1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs
4 pita breads or 1 Turkish flatbread, cut into 4, halved and toasted
beet
lettuce
hummus

1
Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large skillet on high heat. Saute onion for 4-5 mins, until tender. Stir in cumin and cook 1 min, stirring, until fragrant. Set aside to cool.
2
Place lentils in a food processor. Process until almost smooth and transfer to a bowl. Stir in carrot, egg and breadcrumbs. Season to taste.
3
Shape mixture into 4 patties. Cover and refrigerate 20 mins, until firm.
4
Heat remaining 1 tbsp oil in same pan on medium heat. Fry burgers 2-3 mins each side, until golden. Drain on paper towels.
5
Spread 1/2 of each piece of bread with hummus. Top with beets, lettuce, burger and sauteed onions. Top with remaining bread.

273

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion chopped, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 15 ounces lentils drained and rinsed, and more.

Yes, Lentil Burger 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.

Lentil Burger

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