Spicy Lentil Burgers
These lentil burgers are packed with flavor and goodness.They can be served on top of hamburger bun, with some chutney or whatever your favorite toppings; or just have these tasty burgers with some fresh vegetable salad to complete a meal.
Ingredients
| 2 | large |
onions
finely chopped |
|
| 2 | each |
carrots
finely chopped |
|
| 1 | each |
celery stalks
finely chopped |
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
olive oil
|
|
| 1 | large |
garlic cloves
crushed |
* |
| 1 | cup |
lentils
green or brown, cooked and well drained |
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
cumin
ground |
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
coriander
ground |
* |
| 6 | teaspoons |
cilantro
freshly chopped |
* |
| 1 | tablespoon |
lemon juice
|
|
| 2 | large |
eggs
well beaten |
|
| 1 | x |
black pepper
|
* |
| 1 | x |
all-purpose flour
|
* |
Directions
Sauté the onion, carrot and celery in oil in a large saucepan for 10 minutes until soft and lightly browned, stirring from time to time.
Add the garlic, lentils, cumin, coriander, cilantro and lemon juice.
Purée in a processor until the mixture holds together. Season with pepper.
Stir in eggs, and mix until well combined.
With floured hands, shape the mixture in 10 to 12 flat burgers, using a palet knife. Coat the burgers with flour.
Sauté the burgers in shallow oil until crisp and browned, turning them over carefully to cook the second side, about 8 minutes on each side.
Drain on paper towels and serve garnished with watercress and tomatoes.
Or place on top of toasted hamburger bun, spread some chutney, and top with the other half bun.
Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 133g (4.7 oz)
