Lentil Burgers
- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Serves:
-
10
ingredients
- 1 cup red lentil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
- 1 egg
- 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh coriander
- 2 1⁄4 cups breadcrumbs
- plain flour, for dusting
directions
- Add lentils to a large pan of boiling water and simmer for 8 minutes, or until tender. Drain well.
- While the lentils are cooking, heat the oil in a pan and cook the onion for 3 minutes or until soft.
- Add the ground spices and stir until fragrant.
- Cool the mixture slightly.
- Place the chickpeas, egg, onion mixture and half the lentils in a food processor. Process for 20 seconds, or until smooth. Transfer to a bowl.
- Stir in the remaining lentils, parsley, coriander and breadcrumbs. Mix well, and divide into 10 portions.
- Shape the portions into round patties (if the mixture is too soft, chill for 15 minutes or until firm).
- Toss the patties in flour, shaking off the excess.
- Place patties on a lightly greased hot pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes each side or until browned.
- *You could also use green lentils for this recipe, but they will take approx 30 minutes to cook.
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