Beef and Lentil Burger with Cilantro lime mayo

By á-620

beef and lentil combination give a tender texture, and jalapeno supplies spicy kick
Homemade lentils have nicer texture and lower sodium. To make 2 cups cooked lentils, bring 2/3 cup dried rinsed lentils and 3 cups water to boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered until lentils are tender, about 8 minutes for red lentils and 15-20 for green and brown

Ingredients

• 300 g lean ground beef
• 1 cup cooked brown lentils, cooled
• 1 onion, grated
• 1/4 cup dried bread crumbs
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• half jalapeno, seeded and minced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp each: grouund cumin and pepper
• 4 whoe wheat hamburger buns, halved
• 1 tomato, sliced
• Cilantro Mayo
• 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tsp lime zest (combine ingred in bowl and set aside until ready to use)

Preparation

Step 1

In bowl combine beef, lentils, onion, bread crumbs, egg jalapeno, garlic, salt,cumin and pepper; shape into four 4" wide patties

Place on greased grill over med-high heat; close lid. \Grill, turning once, until instant read thermometer inserted sideways into centre reads 160F (71C), 10-12 minutes

Grill buns, dut side down until golden, 3 min

Spread may onto bottom half of each bun; add favourite toppings