Greek Style Lentil Burgers

By carinem25

Ingredients

• For Burgers:
• 1/2 c. dried lentils
• 2 T. evoo
• 1 small onion, chopped (1 cup)
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced (1/2 cup)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced (4 t.)
• 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed+drained
• 1 c. loosely packed parsley leaves
• 1/2 c. pitted kalamata olives
• 2 eggs
• 2 t. ground cumin
• 1 t. ground coriander
• 1 t. salt
• 1/2 t. black pepper
• 1 c. plain breadcrumbs
• 3/4 c. grated carrots
• 1/2 t. baking powder
• For Tzatziki Sauce:
• 2 c. plain lowfat yogurt
• 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, shredded + drained
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 t. lemon zest
• 1 t. chopped fresh mint
• 1 t. chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Step 1

For Burgers:
Cook lentils according to package directions. Drain.

Heat oil in skillet over medium. Add onion and bell pepper, saute 7 mins. Stir in garlic.

Belnd chickpeas, parsley, olives, eggs, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper in food processor until smooth (2 mins). Stir chickpea mixture, breadcrumbs, and carrots into lentils. Shape into 8 patties. Layer patties between plastic wrap and freeze.

To Make Tzatziki Sauce:
Combine all ingredients in small bowl.

To Cook Burgers:
Preheat grill to high. Brush frozen patties with oil, and cook 6 minutes on each side. Serve burgers with sauce. (can serve in grilled pita with tomato and lettuce)