Lentil and goat cheese burgers

Receta en español aquí

An easy and different burger, it’s perfect for eating legumes in a fun way.

Ingredients 4 burgers

220 g  canned lentils, rinsed and drained

1 cup finely chopped onion (150 g)

2  medium garlic cloves, minced 
1 large carrot, grated
1 tablespoon Modena balsamic vinegar 
50 g goat cheese

½ teaspoon Herbs de Provence (It is a mixture of aromatic herbs typical of Provence. It consists of basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme, savory, and marjoram). 

Sal to taste

1 egg

Bread crumbs

Extra virgin olive oil

Yogurt sauce or mayonnaise and mustard if you prefer.

Directions

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Sauté the onions, the garlic cloves and the carrot until softened (10 minutes). Season with salt and add the balsamic vinegar. Increase heat to let it reduce, and then set aside until is cool (to avoid melting the cheese).

Combine the lentils, sauteed vegetables, and cheese in a food processor. Pulse several times to combine.

Transfer to a bowl the mixture and add the egg, the herbs of Provence and bread crumbs. Mix well. You can add more salt if necessary. Refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour.

Later divide the lentil mixture into four equal portions, and shape each portion into a thick patty.

You can cook patties on the grill or on a skillet with a dash of olive oil, until they are golden brown and slightly charred on both sides.

Serve on a plate with salad or in a bun or pita bread, filled with lettuce, tomato and onion.

Yogurt sauce is perfect for these burgers but you can use mayonnaise and mustard if you prefer.

Enjoy!

Recipe adapted from here