Name: Lentil Burgers with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 cup lentils (uncooked); 2 ½ cups vegetable broth (low sodium); 1 red onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; ⅓ cup roasted red peppers; ⅓ cup fresh herbs, minced (parsley, basil, etc); ⅔ cup roasted red peppers; 2 tbsp tahini; 2 tbsp almond milk; 1 dash cayenne; 1 dash garlic powder; black pepper; 1 tbsp sweet vinegar (Crescent Olive's Pomegranate Quince)

AuthorHeather BlakeCategoryDairy free, Gluten-free, Legumes, Vegan, VegetarianDifficultyBeginner

Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and full of onions, roasty peppers, and fresh herbs & spices. Top it with creamy, spicy red pepper sauce!

Yields6 Servings

Prep Time15 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time45 mins

For the burgers:

1 cup lentils (uncooked)

2 ½ cups vegetable broth (low sodium)

1 red onion, chopped

4 garlic cloves, minced

⅓ cup roasted red peppers

⅓ cup fresh herbs, minced (parsley, basil, etc)

For the sauce:

⅔ cup roasted red peppers

2 tbsp tahini

2 tbsp almond milk

1 dash cayenne

1 dash garlic powder

black pepper

1 tbsp sweet vinegar (Crescent Olive's Pomegranate Quince)

Make the burgers:

Combine lentils and broth in a pot, bring to a gentle boil. Simmer until all liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

While lentils are cooking, saute onions & garlic for 3-4 minutes. Add red pepper and cook for 1 more minute. Set aside.

In a large bowl, combine onion mixture, fresh herbs, lentils, salt & pepper.

Form into small patties. Heat coconut oil in a skillet. Cook each patty for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Serve immediately.

Make the sauce:

Combine all ingredients in a blender. Season to taste.

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