Spice Market Lentil Burgers

🥘 Ingredients

• Tunisian Spice Blend
  1 tbsp
• arugula
  4 oz
• brioche buns
  4 unit
• cooking oil
• cumin
  2 tsp
• guacamole
  1/2 c
• lemon
  2 unit
• lentils
  2 unit
• mayonnaise
  4 tbsp
• mini cucumber
  2 unit
• olive oil
• panko breadcrumbs
  2 c
• pepper
• salt
• soy sauce
  2 tbsp
• tomato
  2 unit

🍳 Cookware

• medium bowl
• small bowl
• large pan
• g

1. 

   1

    Wash and dry all produce. Drain lentils . In a medium bowl , mash lentils with half the mayonnaise , 1 tsp Tunisian Spice Blend , 1/2 tsp cumin , salt , and pepper (2 tsp Tunisian Spice Blend and 1 tsp cumin for 4 servings). Be sure to measure and measure the Tunisian Spice Blend; we sent more! In a small bowl , combine panko breadcrumbs and 1/2 tsp soy sauce (1 tsp for 4); stir until evenly combined. TIP: Use double the soy sauce for an extra umami kick!

   lentils: 2 unit, mayonnaise: 4 tbsp, Tunisian Spice Blend: 1 tbsp, cumin: 2 tsp, salt, pepper, panko breadcrumbs: 2 c, soy sauce: 2 tbsp
2. 

   2

    Stir panko mixture into bowl with lentil mixture until evenly combined. Form mixture into four patties (eight patties for 4 servings), each about the size of a burger bun. Heat a large drizzle of cooking oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add patties and cook until browned and warmed through, ⏱️ 5 minutes per side. TIP: For a crispier burger, add another drizzle of oil when flipping and cook a little longer on the second side.

   cooking oil
3. 

   3

    While patties cook, quarter lemon . Dice tomato into 1/4-inch pieces. Trim and thinly slice mini cucumber into rounds. Halve and toast brioche buns .

   lemon: 2 unit, tomato: 2 unit, mini cucumber: 2 unit, brioche buns: 4 unit
4. 

   4

    In a g bag, whisk together remaining cumin, a drizzle of olive oil , juice from half the lemon, salt , and pepper . Add arugula , tomato, and cucumber; toss until evenly coated. Taste and season with more salt and pepper.

   olive oil, salt, pepper, arugula: 4 oz
5. 

   5

    Fill buns with patties, guacamole , and a pinch of salad. TIP: Spread remaining mayonnaise on bottom buns if you like. Be sure to add cucumber and tomato to your burger with the salad!

   guacamole: 1/2 c
6. 

   6

    Divide burgers and remaining salad between plates. Serve with remaining lemon wedges on the side.