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Red Lentil Burgers with Sweet Potato Fries and Israeli Salad

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Calories 57kcal

Servings

8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup red lentils soaked overnight or at least 30 minutes
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 carrot grated
  • 1 jalapeno finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 cups fresh parsley and/or mint
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup chopped broccoli frozen is great
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 whole wheat pita breads
  • Garnish: Israeli salad tahini 

Instructions

  • Preheat oven 375℉. Prepare a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl combine lentils, onion, carrot, jalapeno, garlic, parsley and/or mint, cumin, salt and broccoli.
  • Using an immersion blender, blend the mixture so that the lentils and veggies are finely chopped and come together.
  • Alternatively, place all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until blended. Don’t mix too much, some texture is a good thing.
  • Form the batter into 8 patties and place on prepared sheet pan. Drizzle with evoo.
  • Bake on bottom rack of oven for 10-15 minutes on each side.
  • Serve 2 burgers with or inside pita, Israeli salad and drizzled with tahini

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Red Lentil Burgers with Sweet Potato Fries and Israeli Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
57
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
2.1
g
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
7.7
g
3
%
Protein
 
2.7
g
5
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.