Indian Spiced Lentil Burgers

🥘 Ingredients

• black pepper
  1/4 tsp
• brown or green lentils
  1 c
• cayenne pepper
  1 pinch
• chickpeas
  1 15-oz can
• cilantro or flat-leaf parsley
  1/3 c
• cucumber
  1
• cumin
  1/2 tsp
• garam masala
  2 tsp
• hot sauce
• lemon
  1
• olive oil
  3 Tbsp
• salt
  3/4 tsp
• scallions
  2
• shredded romaine and carrots

🍳 Cookware

• medium saucepan
• strainer
• food processor
• large

1. 1

   Fill a medium saucepan with water 2 inches from the top. Place over medium-high heat and let come to a boil.
2. 2

   Put the brown or green lentils in a strainer and rinse under cold running water. Add the lentils to the boiling water. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 25 to ⏱️ 35 minutes , until tender (or according to package directions). Drain into the strainer and pass under cold running water to cool. Squeeze out excess water.

   brown or green lentils: 1 c
3. 3

   Put the lentils in a food processor and pulse until just about smooth.
4. 4

   Drain the chickpeas in a strainer and rinse. Add them to the lentils. Pulse a few times until the chickpeas are roughly chopped, not smooth. Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl.

   chickpeas: 1 15-oz can
5. 5

   Thinly slice the white and light green parts of scallions and chop the cilantro or flat-leaf parsley ; add to the lentil mixture. Grate in 1/2 teaspoon of lemon zest. Add the garam masala , cumin , salt , black pepper , and cayenne pepper . Stir well to combine.

   scallions: 2, cilantro or flat-leaf parsley: 1/3 c, lemon: 1, garam masala: 2 tsp, cumin: 1/2 tsp, salt: 3/4 tsp, black pepper: 1/4 tsp, cayenne pepper: 1 pinch
6. 6

   Shape the mixture into four large or eight small 1/4 inch thick patties.
7. 7

   In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook for 4 to ⏱️ 6 minutes , until a nice brown crust forms on the undersides. Carefully flip and cook 4 to ⏱️ 5 minutes more, adding the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet.

   olive oil: 3 Tbsp
8. 8

   Serve the burgers over shredded romaine and carrots . Top the burger with cucumber slices, hot sauce , and extra cilantro. Cut the lemon into wedges and serve with the burgers.

   shredded romaine and carrots, cucumber: 1, hot sauce