Greek-Style Lentil Burgers With Tzatziki Sauce - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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Burger
1/2 cup dried lentils
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup fresh parsley leaves
1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup plain breadcrumbs
3/4 cup grated carrot
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Tzatziki Sauce
2 cups plain low-fat yogurt
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, shredded and drained
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon of fresh mint, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
Preparation
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For Burger:
Cook lentils according to package directions. Drain.
Heat oil in skillet over medium heat, add onion and bell pepper and saute for 7 minutes. Stir in garlic.
Blend chickpeas, parsley, olives, eggs,cumin, coriander, salt and pepper in food processor 2 minutes or until smooth.
Stir chickpea mixture, bread crumbs, onion and bell pepper, and carrots into lentils.
Shape into 8 patties. Wrap in plastic wrap and freeze.
Preheat grill to high. Brush frozen patties in oil. Cook 6 minutes on each side.
For Sauce:
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix together.
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