Red Lentil Burgers

Red lentils are my favorite. I was craving something lentil-y and found a recipe that was just what i wanted after I changed it up a little. I topped them with cherry tomatoes and garlic sprouts. I will totally make this again, it was so amazing!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 219 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 large onion, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 ½ cups hot water
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 cup red lentils
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or as needed
• 1 tablespoon spicy Dijon mustard, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Prepare a large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat.

Step 2

Combine water and lentils in a saucepan; bring to a boil and cook until the water is completely absorbed and the lentils tender yet holding form, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer lentils to a large bowl and let cool.

Step 3

Stir onion, cilantro, garlic, mustard, cumin, parsley, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes into the lentils; add flour as needed to help absorb excess moisture and bind ingredients together. Shape lentil mixture into 4 patties.

Step 4

Cook burgers in the hot skillet until firm and hot in the center, 4 to 7 minutes per side.