Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked green lentils (can used canned) or 2 cups brown lentils (can used canned)
  • 12 cup cooked chickpeas (can used canned)
  • 12 medium onion, coarsely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 12 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder (try ancho or chipotle)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 1 carrot, peeled and coarsely grated
  • all-purpose flour, for dusting
  • oil, for the pan
  • 14 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 medium ripe avocado
  • 1 dash salt
  • lemon juice

Method

  • Pat the lentils and chickpeas dry.
  • Make sure to dry themwell, otherwise the mixture will be too wet.
  • Place the lentils, chickpeas, onion, garlic, eggs, oats, chili powder, paprika and salt in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until the consistency of thick, chunky hummus.
  • Don't over do it.
  • Stir the grated carrot into the mixture.
  • With floured hands, form the mixture into patties using 1/4 cup of the mixture at a time.
  • Lightly coat the patties with flour and gently brush off any excess.
  • Heat a thin layer of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Cook the burgers for 5 minutes on each side, until crispy on the top and bottom.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the yogurt, avocado, salt and lemon juice until smooth and well combined.
  • Top the burgers the sauce and place between mini burger buns, if desired.