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Cumin-Spiced Lentil Burgers

Name: Cumin-Spiced Lentil Burgers
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: Africa, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2-1/4 cups water, divided; 1 cup dried red lentils, rinsed; 1 cup bulgur (fine grind); 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided; 6 tablespoons canola oil, divided; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 6 green onions, sliced; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 8 flatbreads wraps; 8 tablespoons Sriracha mayonnaise; Optional toppings: Lettuce leaves, sliced tomato and sliced onions

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Cook: 10 min./batch

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Aug. 04, 2022

My lovely Turkish daughter-in-law has shared many recipes with our family. I transformed her original lentil log recipe (a traditional Turkish appetizer) into these lentil burgers. For a spicier burger, you can add hot chili powder or crushed red chili peppers. —Sheila Joan Suhan, Scottdale, Pennsylvania

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Ingredients

2-1/4 cups water, divided
1 cup dried red lentils, rinsed
1 cup bulgur (fine grind)
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
6 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 large egg, lightly beaten
6 green onions, sliced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
8 flatbreads wraps
8 tablespoons Sriracha mayonnaise
Optional toppings: Lettuce leaves, sliced tomato and sliced onions

Directions

Place 2 cups water and lentils in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until lentils are tender, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in bulgur and 1 teaspoon salt. Cover and let stand until bulgur is tender and liquid is absorbed, 15-20 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 5-7 minutes. Add cumin and chili powder; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from heat. Add onion mixture to lentil mixture. Stir in egg, green onions, parsley and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, mixing lightly but thoroughly. If needed, add remaining 1/4 cup water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, to help mixture stay together when squeezed; shape into eight 1/2-in.-thick patties.
In the same skillet, heat remaining 4 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add burgers in batches; cook until golden brown, 3-5 minutes on each side. Serve in wraps with Sriracha mayonnaise and, if desired, toppings of your choice.

Test Kitchen tips

If the burger mixture is too dry and does not stick together, 1- 2 tablespoons of water may be added to soften.

Your favorite garnish or sauce may be added, but traditional Turkish dishes are served with tomatoes, lettuce, onions and green pepper strips.

These lentil burgers may be made ahead and refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts

1 burger: 434 calories, 23g fat (2g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 780mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 16g fiber), 16g protein.

Cumin-Spiced Lentil Burgers

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