Lentil Burger

Name: Lentil Burger
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 None onion, chopped; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 can (15 oz) lentils, drained and rinsed; 1 None carrot, peeled and grated; 1 None egg, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs; 4 None pita breads or 1 Turkish flatbread, cut into 4, halved and toasted; None None Prepared hummus, beet slices, mixed lettuce, to serve

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 None onion, chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
1 can (15 oz) lentils, drained and rinsed
1 None carrot, peeled and grated
1 None egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs
4 None pita breads or 1 Turkish flatbread, cut into 4, halved and toasted
None None Prepared hummus, beet slices, mixed lettuce, to serve

Directions

1

Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large skillet on high heat. Saute onion for 4-5 mins, until tender. Stir in cumin and cook 1 min, stirring, until fragrant. Set aside to cool.
2

Place lentils in a food processor. Process until almost smooth and transfer to a bowl. Stir in carrot, egg and breadcrumbs. Season to taste.
3

Shape mixture into 4 patties. Cover and refrigerate 20 mins, until firm.
4

Heat remaining 1 tbsp oil in same pan on medium heat. Fry burgers 2-3 mins each side, until golden. Drain on paper towels.
5

Spread 1/2 of each piece of bread with hummus. Top with beets, lettuce, burger and sauteed onions. Top with remaining bread.