Everyday Food . Recipes . Lentil-Walnut Burgers



	ingredients
	Lentil-Walnut Burgers: 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 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Lentil-Walnut Burgers

Serves 4 | Prep time: 40 minutes | Total time: 40 minutes

Lentil-Walnut Burgers

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).
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.
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.

Per serving (without sauce): 460 calories; 28.9 grams fat; 18.7 grams protein; 35 grams carbohydrates; 13.6 grams fiber

Yogurt Cilantro Sauce

In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, cilantro, and lemon; season with salt and pepper.

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