Lentil-Walnut Burgers
Mara
ingredients
- 3/4 cup toasted walnuts, cooled
- 1/3 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
- 3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 3/4 cup lentils, cooked, drained, and cooled
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large egg
- Yogurt-Cilantro Sauce:
- 3/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves (coentros)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
directions
- 1
1. In a food processor, combine walnuts, breadcrumbs, garlic, cumin, coriander, pepper flakes, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; process until finely ground. Add lentils and 1 tablespoon oil; pulse until coarsely chopped (some lentils should remain whole).
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2. In a large bowl, whisk egg. Add lentil mixture; mix well. Divide into 4 equal-size parts; roll into balls, and flatten with the palm of your hand into 3/4-inch-thick patties.
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3. Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add burgers; cook over medium-low heat until crisp and browned, turning gently with a thin-edged spatula, 8 to 10 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
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Yogurt Cilantro Sauce
- 5
- In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, cilantro, and lemon; season with salt and pepper.
Source: Mara
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