Spiced Lentil Burgers
INGREDIENTS
- *Spiced Lentil Burgers*
- 1½ cups cooked green lentils
- ½ cup grated carrot
- 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
- 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- ½ tsp. onion powder
- ¾ tsp. kosher salt
- ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 4 toasted buns
*Tahini Slaw*
- 2 cups shredded red cabbage
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 Tbsp. tahini
- ½ tsp. kosher salt
- ¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
- Place 1 cup of the lentils in a large bowl and thoroughly mash with a potato masher, bottom of a mug, or fork. Stir in remaining ½ cup whole lentils and next 9 burger ingredients (carrots through black pepper); mix well until conhesive. Divide and shape lentil mixture into 4 patties.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook burger patties until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
- Combine all Tahini Slaw ingredients in a large bowl; mix well.
- Place one lentil burger on each of 4 buns. (If desired, spread an extra layer of tahini on bottom half of bun to help adhere patty to bun.) Top lentil patties with slaw.