Description
These flavorful Lentil Burgers with a crunchy texture are topped with a tangy Yogurt Herb Sauce, served in pitas or burger buns with shredded carrot, red onion, and baby arugula for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Lentil-Walnut Burgers:
- 3/4 cup brown lentils
- 1 cup (3 ounces) shelled walnuts
- 1/2 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley
- 4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Aleppo pepper
- 1 tablespoon baharat
- kosher salt
- freshly ground pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Yogurt-Herb Sauce:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic finely minced
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
For serving:
- 6 pitas or burger buns
- 1 cup shredded carrot
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- baby arugula
Instructions
- Prepare Lentil-Walnut Burgers: Cook lentils, then blend with walnuts, breadcrumbs, scallions, parsley, garlic, tomato paste, spices, egg. Form into patties and cook in olive oil.
- Make Yogurt-Herb Sauce: Mix yogurt with parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble: Fill pitas or buns with burgers, shredded carrot, red onion, arugula, and top with sauce.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the toppings with your favorite ingredients like avocado or pickles.
- You can also grill the burgers for a smoky flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger with sauce
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg