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Pistachio Lentil Burgers

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Chelsea LeBlanc

Ingredients

  • 1 cup green lentils picked through and rinsed
  • 2 ½ cups water
  • ½ cup fresh parsley
  • ½ cup pistachios
  • 3 cloves garlic1 1/2 teaspoon sea salt to taste
  • 3 Tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 flax egg or 1 chicken egg
  • 1 cup wheat breadcrumbs
  • Pistachio Sauce
  • 2 tbsp pistachios
  • 1 c parsley
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 6-8 Tbsp olive oil
  • Sprinkle of sea salt
  • ¼ tsp lemon juice
  • Toppings:
  • feta cheese and sun-dried tomatoes- to taste

Instructions

  • Bring the lentils and water to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, until tender but not mushy. Drain excess water.
  • In a food processor, pulse together the parsley, pistachios, and garlic until finely chopped. Add 1 1/2 cups of the lentils, and pulse again until mostly smooth - it will be like a paste.
  • Mix together the pulsed ingredients and remaining lentils. Stir in the salt and Worcestershire sauce. Taste and adjust to your liking, then add the egg, and stir in the breadcrumbs ½ cup at a time.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Roll 1/6 of the mixture into a smooth ball. Flatten into a burger patty shape. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining mixture.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, 10 minutes on each side until golden and firm.
  • Top with feta cheese and sun-dried tomatoes.