Hamburguesas saladas de lentejas

Ingredientes

• 2 cups Cooked brown lentils (Drained)
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs (Gluten-free options work well)
• 1 medium Onion (Finely chopped)
• 2 cloves Garlic (Minced)
• 1 medium Carrot (Grated)
• 1 large Egg (Or flax/chia egg for vegan option)
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil (For frying)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (Chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Chili flakes (Optional)
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest (Optional)

Preparación

1. 1

   --- For the Patties ---

2. 2

   In a large bowl, stir cooked lentils, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, grated carrot, egg, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly mixed and fragrant.

3. 3

   Use a fork or potato masher to mash ingredients until the texture holds when forming patties, with some lentil pieces still visible.

4. 4

   Shape the mixture into 8 to 10 patties about ¾-inch thick, pressing gently to ensure they stay together.

5. 5

   Refrigerate shaped patties for 15–20 minutes to firm up.

6. 6

   --- For Cooking ---

7. 7

   Warm two tablespoons of olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

8. 8

   Fry patties 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.

9. 9

   Transfer patties to a paper towel–lined plate for 1 minute to drain excess oil.