Description
A meatless burger featuring lentils and topped with tzatziki
Ingredients
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- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 cup (240 ml) chopped white onion
- 3/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) low sodium chicken broth
- 2/3 cup (160 ml) dried lentils
- 2/3 cup (160 ml) crumbled feta cheese (I omitted)
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) bread crumbs
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (I omitted)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) grated carrot (also added a bit of grated zucchini)
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) wheat germ (I omitted)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) flat leaf parsley, chopped (I subbed cilantro)
- salt & pepper, to taste
- 4 buns or pitas
- spinach or romaine
- tomato slices
- for the tzatziki
- 1 cup (240 ml) grated cucumber, peeled before grated
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) plain yogurt (if you prefer a thicker sauce, use Greek yogurt)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 tsp chives
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Add onions, sauteing until soft (~5 min). Add oregano, red pepper flakes, and garlic, cooking for an additional minute.
- Stir in chicken broth and lentils. Bring mixture to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and allow to simmer for 35 minutes or until lentils are tender. Drain and cool. (This step can be done 1 day ahead of time. Place mixture in an airtight container and refrigerate overnight.)
- In the bowl of a food processor, combine feta, breadcrumbs, carrots, wheat germ, parsley, salt, and pepper (salt & pepper to taste). Pulse until coarsely ground. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside.
- Add the lentil and onion mixture to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until pureed. Add to the bowl with the breadcrumb mixture and mix well to combine (use your hands).
- Form into 4 patties. Heat cooking spray in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook patties on three minutes each side, until warmed through.
- Serve lentil patties on buns or in pitas, topped with tzatziki (combine all tzatziki ingredients, listed above, in a bowl and mix), spinach/romaine, and tomatoes.
Notes
- adapted from Cooking Light
- Prep Time: 45 mins
- Cook Time: 6 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 350