Lentil Burgers With Braised Beets And Yogurt Sauce

• 2 x 390 g cans green lentils, drained, rinsed and dried
• 1 None onion, peeled and diced
• 100 g carrots, trimmed and finely chopped
• 100 g mushrooms, chopped
• 1 None medium egg
• 4 tbsp breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp paprika
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 600 g beetroot, peeled and thinly sliced
• 200 ml vegetable stock
• None None Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 200 g greek yogurt
• 3 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves

1. For the lentil burgers, pulse the lentils, onion, carrot, mushrooms and egg in a food processor until finely chopped. Mix in the breadcrumbs and paprika and season. Form the mixture into 8 patties. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat and cook the patties for 10-12 mins, turning.
2. For the beets, heat the butter in a frying pan. Add the beets and saute them for 3-4 mins, stirring. Pour in the stock and simmer for 4-5 mins, until the beets are tender. Stir in the lemon zest and 2 tbsp lemon juice. Season.
3. To make the sauce, mix the yogurt and mint together and season. Arrange the beets and lentil burgers between 4 plates and spoon the sauce on top.

green lentils, onion, carrots, mushrooms, egg, breadcrumbs, paprika, olive oil, butter, beetroot, vegetable stock, lemon, greek yogurt, mint leaves

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