Greek-Style Lentil Burgers

• 1/2 cup dried lentils
• 2 Tbs. olive oil, plus more for brushing patties
• 1 small onion, chopped (1 cup)
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced ( 1/2 cup)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced (4 tsp.)
• 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup loosely packed parsley leaves
• 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. ground coriander
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
• 3/4 cup grated carrots
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 2 cups plain low-fat yogurt
• 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, shredded, and drained
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
• 1 tsp. lemon zest
• 1 tsp. chopped fresh mint
• 1 tsp. chopped fresh parsley

1. To make Burgers: Cook lentils according to package directions.
2. Drain.
3. Heat oil in skillet over medium heat.
4. Add onion and bell pepper, and saute 7 minutes.
5. Stir in garlic.
6. Blend chickpeas, parsley, olives, eggs, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper in food processor 2 minutes, or until smooth.
7. Stir chickpea mixture, breadcrumbs, carrots, and baking powder into lentils.
8. Shape into 8 patties.
9. Layer patties between plastic wrap, and freeze.
10. To make Tzatziki Sauce: Combine all ingredients in small bowl.
11. Preheat grill to high.
12. Brush frozen patties with oil, and cook 6 minutes on each side.
13. Serve Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce.

dried lentils, olive oil, onion, red bell pepper, garlic, chickpeas, parsley, olives, eggs, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, ground black pepper, breadcrumbs, carrots, baking powder, yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon zest, fresh mint, parsley

Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/greek-style-lentil-burgers/ (may not work)