Lentil Burgers With Parsley Mayo Recipes

RED LENTIL BURGERS RECIPE

Steps:

• Saute onion and garlic until golden and tender.
• Add cumin powder and coriander powder, cook for about 10 seconds.
• Add the vegetable broth, water, lentils, carrot and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium/low and allow to simmer until lentils are tender and all the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes*. Stir occasionally.
• Remove lentil mixture from heat, add fresh herbs and mix till combined. Let the mixture cool down for about 10 min.
• Then, add panko, beaten egg and stir until combined.
• Divide the lentil mixture to form 8 patties (each patty is about 3,5 full tablespoons).**
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium/high heat, and cook the patties on each side till golden/brown.
• Optional: Serve them in between burger buns with fresh vegetables and garlic/yogurt sauce or any sauce of liking.

LENTIL BURGERS WITH LEMON-BASIL MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• For the burgers: Heat 1/4 cup of the oil over medium-high heat in a 12-inch nonstick skillet. Add the shallots, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms, garlic, thyme and the remaining 3/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook until the mushrooms are soft, 6 to 8 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
• Blend the peas and 1 can lentils until smooth in a blender. Transfer the pureed peas and lentils to a medium bowl. Add the remaining 1 can lentils, 1/3 cup cornmeal, mayonnaise, lemon juice and the mushroom mixture. Form 1/3-cupfuls of the mixture into eleven 3/4-inch-thick slider patties.
• Sprinkle 1/4 cup cornmeal on a baking sheet. Place the burgers on top of the cornmeal. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup cornmeal on top of the burgers. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
• Heat the remaining 1/4 cup oil over medium heat in the skillet. Cook the burgers until golden brown, about 4 minutes on each side.
• For the mayonnaise: Mix the mayonnaise, basil and lemon zest until smooth in a small bowl.
• Working in batches, place the bread in the skillet and cook until lightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes on each side. The bread can also be grilled or toasted in an oven.
• Smear the mayonnaise on the bread and top with the lentil burgers. Serve with avocado if using, tomato, lettuce and top with the remaining the bread slices.