CUMIN-SPICED RED LENTIL BURGERS

Cumin-Spiced Red Lentil Burgers image

Provided by Queen Dana

Categories Lentil

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups red lentils (see Note)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 medium carrots, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cover the lentils with cold water by 2 inches and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to moderate and simmer the lentils until they are very tender, about 10 minutes. Drain the lentils well.
Preheat the broiler. In a medium skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Add the onion and cook over moderately high heat, stirring frequently, until golden, about 6 minutes. Add the carrots and two-thirds of the garlic and cook until the carrots begin to soften, about 4 minutes. Stir in the cumin and cayenne and remove from the heat. Mix in the bread crumbs, 3 tablespoons of the parsley, the eggs, salt and pepper. Form the mixture into sixteen 1/4-cup burgers.
Line a baking sheet with foil. Brush the foil and both sides of the burgers with the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil. Broil until golden, about 3 minutes per side.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix the yogurt with the lemon juice and the remaining garlic and 1 tablespoon of parsley. Serve the burgers hot, with the yogurt sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 616.5, Fat 26.6, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 96.7, Sodium 2012.3, Carbohydrate 69.3, Fiber 10.6, Sugar 8.7, Protein 28.1