Easiest Way to Make Cooking Red Lentils For Salad

Red Lentil Burgers

Red lentil dal is a washed and split masoor dal.

Recipe Summary Red Lentil Burgers

Red lentils are my favorite. I was craving something lentil-y and found a recipe that was just what i wanted after I changed it up a little. I topped them with cherry tomatoes and garlic sprouts. I will totally make this again, it was so amazing!

Ingredients | Cooking Red Lentils For Salad

1 ½ cups hot water

1 cup red lentils

1 large onion, minced

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

5 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon spicy Dijon mustard, or more to taste

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon dried parsley

1 teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or as needed

cooking spray

Directions

Combine water and lentils in a saucepan; bring to a boil and cook until the water is completely absorbed and the lentils tender yet holding form, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer lentils to a large bowl and let cool.

Stir onion, cilantro, garlic, mustard, cumin, parsley, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes into the lentils; add flour as needed to help absorb excess moisture and bind ingredients together. Shape lentil mixture into 4 patties.

Prepare a large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat.

Cook burgers in the hot skillet until firm and hot in the center, 4 to 7 minutes per side.

I had some issues with them falling apart as I tried to fry them. Then I tried to cook some in my George Foreman(R) Grill. Those worked, but took a long time for some reason. Next time I'll just do it in the oven.

Info | Cooking Red Lentils For Salad

prep: 15 mins cook: 25 mins total: 40 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 burgers

TAG : Red Lentil Burgers

Everyday Cooking, Vegetarian,