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Lentil burger recipe

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The Best lentil burger recipe for a satisfying meatless meal. These veggie burgers are packed with lentils, cumin, carrot, and creamy goat cheese for a delicious homemade dinner.

Ingredients

1 large shallot
2 cloves garlic
¼ cup Italian parsley leaves
2 Fresno chili (stems removed, roughly chopped)
1½ tsp ground cumin
1 tsp kosher salt (divided)
Fresh cracked black pepper
⅓ cup seasoned breadcrumbs
1 large carrot (shredded)
1 large egg
2 cans lentils (15 oz each, about 3½ cups), rinsed, drained & dried (divided)
4 oz goat cheese (crumbled, or feta)
5.3 oz plain Greek yogurt (≈ ½ cup)
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
½ tbsp honey
Cooking spray or olive oil
6 burger buns (or pitas)
6 slices tomato
3 handfuls arugula

Instructions

Cut the shallot in half. Roughly chop one half and mince the other. Smash one garlic clove and mince the other. Keep separate.
In a food processor, add chopped shallot, smashed garlic, parsley, Fresno chili, cumin, ¾ tsp salt, and pepper. Pulse until finely minced.
Add breadcrumbs, shredded carrot, egg, and half of the lentils (~1½ cups). Process until combined, scraping sides as needed.
Transfer to a bowl. Fold in remaining lentils and goat cheese. Chill for 10 minutes, then form into 6 patties.
In a small bowl, mix yogurt, minced shallot and garlic, vinegar, honey, and remaining ¼ tsp salt to make sauce.
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add oil or spray. Cook patties for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and heated through.
Spread yogurt sauce on buns, then assemble with lentil patties, tomato slices, and arugula.

Notes

Remove chili seeds for less heat.
Chilling the mixture helps patties hold together better.
You can bake instead of pan-frying at 375°F (190°C) for ~20 minutes, flipping halfway.
Substitute feta for goat cheese for a tangier flavor.

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