Lentil Walnut Burgers With Yogurt Sauce

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Looking for vegetarian or vegan burgers to cook on the grill or stovetop griddle. This one you have to try.

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Steps

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In a food processor , combine walnuts , breadcrumbs , garlic , cumin , coriander , pepper flakes , 1 1 / 2 teaspoons salt , and 1 / 4 teaspoon pepper.

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Process until finely ground.

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Add lentils and 1 tablespoon oil.

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Pulse until coarsely chopped.

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In a large bowl , whisk egg.

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Add lentil mixture.

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Mix well.

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Divide into 4 equal-size parts.

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Roll into balls , and flatten with the palm of your hand into 3 / 4-inch-thick patties.

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Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet.

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Add burgers.

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Cook over medium-low heat until crisp and browned , turning gently with a thin-edged spatula , 8 to 10 minutes per side.

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Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.

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In a small bowl , whisk together yogurt , cilantro , and lemon.

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Season with salt and pepper.

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Assemble burgers and top with yogurt sauce , sliced red tomatoes and lettuce.

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Ingredients

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walnuts, plain breadcrumbs, garlic cloves, ground cumin, ground coriander, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper, lentils, olive oil, egg, plain low-fat yogurt, fresh cilantro, fresh lemon juice