Lentil Burgers with Tahini Sauce
Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray with non-stick paper. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic for 3 mins until soft. Add cumin, cook for 30 secs. Remove from heat.
- Cook55 min
- Total55 min
- Serves2
- LevelAdvanced
Ingredients
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 2 cups cooked brown lentils
- 1/2 cup (35g) fresh wholemeal breadcrumbs
- 2 tsps. soy sauce
- 4 Salt & freshly ground pepper
- 1 small wholemeal bread rolls, halved
- 2 medium avocado
- 2 mixed salad leaves
- 1/3 cup (95g) beetroot bulbs, peeled, coarsely grated
- 2 tbsps. carrots, peeled, coarsely grated
- 1 Sauce:
- tahini
- fresh lemon juice
Method
- Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray with non-stick paper. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic for 3 mins until soft. Add cumin, cook for 30 secs. Remove from heat.
- Place onion mixture, cooked lentils, breadcrumbs and soy sauce in a bowl. Season. Use clean hands to combine, mushing the lentils slightly so they will bind. Divide into four portions. Shape into patties. Place on tray. Cook for 30 mins, turn halfway through cooking.
- Meanwhile, combine tahini, lemon juice, garlic and 2 tablespoons water until smooth.
- Toast rolls then spread with avocado. Top with mixed leaves, grated beetroot and carrot, lentil burger, some tahini sauce and the bun lid.
