Mediterranean Veggie Burgers with Mint-Yogurt Sauce

Contributed By: 2soulmates4ever
Everyday Food

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Total Preparation Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients: Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: American
Mediterranean & Mid-Eastern
Special Features: Vegetarian
Nutrition Content: High Fiber
Meal Type: Entree

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Ingredients

* 4 medium carrots
* 3 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
* 3 tablespoons Olive oil
* 4 scallions, thinly sliced
* Coarse salt and ground pepper
* 5 whole-wheat hamburger buns
* 1 can (15 ounces) lentils, rinsed, drained, and patted dry
* 1 large egg
* 1/4 cup Thinly sliced fresh mint leaves
* 1/2 cup Plain low-fat yogurt
* 1 head Bibb lettuce

Preparation

1. In a food processor fitted with the shredding disk, shred carrots. Transfer to a medium bowl; toss with 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon oil, and half the scallions. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.

2. Wipe food processor clean, and fit with chopping blade. Process 1 bun until finely ground. Add lentils, egg, half the mint, 1 teaspoon salt, 3/4 teaspoon pepper, and remaining scallions. Pulse just until combined.

3. Dividing evenly, shape mixture into four 3 1/2-inch patties. In a large skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium. Cook burgers until browned and firm, 4 to 5 minutes per side.

4. In a small bowl, combine yogurt, remaining mint, and remaining tablespoon lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Place burgers on buns, and top with yogurt sauce and lettuce. Serve with carrot salad.

Cook's Notes

Serve with Carrot Salad The food processor is such a handy tool here. Shredding carrots for the salad and blending canned lentils and other ingredients for the burgers is done in mere seconds.