Lentil Burgers Recipe

Name: Lentil Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup red lentil; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 onions, sliced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas, drained; 1 egg; ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh coriander; 2 ¼ cups breadcrumbs; plain flour, for dusting

Servings: persons

1 cup red lentil
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 onions, sliced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
1 egg
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh coriander
2 ¼ cups breadcrumbs
plain flour, for dusting

1
Add lentils to a large pan of boiling water and simmer for 8 minutes, or until tender.
2
Drain well.
3
While the lentils are cooking, heat the oil in a pan and cook the onion for 3 minutes or until soft.
4
Add the ground spices and stir until fragrant.
5
Cool the mixture slightly.
6
Place the chickpeas, egg, onion mixture and half the lentils in a food processor.
7
Process for 20 seconds, or until smooth.
8
Transfer to a bowl.
9
Stir in the remaining lentils, parsley, coriander and breadcrumbs.
10
Mix well, and divide into 10 portions.
11
Shape the portions into round patties (if the mixture is too soft, chill for 15 minutes or until firm).
12
Toss the patties in flour, shaking off the excess.
13
Place patties on a lightly greased hot pan.
14
Cook for 3-4 minutes each side or until browned.
15
*You could also use green lentils for this recipe, but they will take approx 30 minutes to cook.

340

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup red lentil, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 onions, sliced, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, 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.

Lentil Burgers

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