Red Lentil Burgers

From the Registered Dietitians and Chefs of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

Recipe Yields: 12 servings

Ingredients

•  2 cups red lentils, rinsed
•  3 ½ cups water
•  1 tsp turmeric
•  2 tsp salt, divided
•  3 cups onion, chopped
•  6 garlic cloves, chopped
•  4 Tbsp olive oil
•  1 cup celery, diced
•  2 cups red bell pepper, diced
•  2 Tbsp ginger, minced
•  2 Tbsp curry powder
•  1 tsp cinnamon
•  4 cups cooked short-grain brown rice
•  1 cup toasted cashews, chopped
•  2 Tbsp lime juice
•  ½ cup chopped cilantro

Directions

1.  Preheat oven to 400F.
2.  In a medium pot bring 31/2 cups water and lentils to a boil.
3.  Add turmeric, 1 tsp salt. Simmer 20 minutes stirring occasionally.
4.  In a separate pan over medium heat, sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until soft.
5.  Add celery, bell peppers, and a splash of water to the pan.
6.  Add ginger, curry powder, cinnamon, and 1 tsp salt. Cook until all is soft.
7.  Add rice, nuts, lime juice, cilantro, and lentils. Mix well.
8.  Shape into patties (1/2 cup each). Place on an oiled baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes until lightly browned.
9.  Serving suggestions: slices of pickled red onion, or avocado slices.

Nutrition Facts

Recipe Yields: 12 servings

Note: Majority of the fat in this recipe comes from heart healthy polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats.