GREEK-STYLE LENTIL BURGERS WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE

Greek-Style Lentil Burgers With Tzatziki Sauce image

Provided by Skippy BW

Categories Lentil

Time 30m

Yield 8 burgers, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/2 cup dried lentils
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup fresh parsley leaves
1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup plain breadcrumbs
3/4 cup grated carrot
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups plain low-fat yogurt
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, shredded and drained
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon of fresh mint, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

For Burger:.
Cook lentils according to package directions. Drain.
Heat oil in skillet over medium heat, add onion and bell pepper and sauté for 7 minutes. Stir in garlic.
Blend chickpeas, parsley, olives, eggs,cumin, coriander, salt and pepper in food processor 2 minutes or until smooth.
Stir chickpea mixture, bread crumbs, onion and bell pepper, and carrots into lentils.
Shape into 8 patties. Wrap in plastic wrap and freeze.
Preheat grill to high. Brush frozen patties in oil. Cook 6 minutes on each side.
For Sauce:.
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix together.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.3, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 56.5, Sodium 719.6, Carbohydrate 39.4, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 7.4, Protein 13.4