CUMIN-SPICED LENTIL BURGERS

Cumin-Spiced Lentil Burgers image

My lovely Turkish daughter-in-law has shared many recipes with our family. I transformed her original lentil log recipe (a traditional Turkish appetizer) into these lentil burgers. For a spicier burger, you can add hot chili powder or crushed red chili peppers. -Sheila Joan Suhan, Scottdale, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2-1/4 cups water, divided
1 cup dried red lentils, rinsed
1 cup bulgur (fine grind)
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
6 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 large egg, lightly beaten
6 green onions, sliced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
8 flatbreads wraps
8 tablespoons Sriracha mayonnaise
TOPPINGS: lettuce leaves, sliced tomato and sliced onions

Steps:

Place 2 cups water and lentils in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until lentils are tender, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in bulgur and 1 teaspoon salt. Cover and let stand until tender and liquid is absorbed, 15-20 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 8-10 minutes. Add cumin and chili powder; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from heat. Add onion mixture to lentil mixture. Stir in egg, green onions, parsley and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, mixing lightly but thoroughly. If needed, add remining 1/4-cup water, one tablespoon at a time to help mixture stay together when squeezed; shape into eight 1/2-in.-thick patties., In the same skillet, heat remaining 4 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add burgers in batches; cook until golden brown, 3-5 minutes on each side. Serve in wraps with Sriracha mayonnaise and toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Fat 23g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 780mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 16g fiber), Protein 16g protein.