Spice Market Lentil Burgers

🥘 Ingredients

• arugula
  2 c
• brioche buns
  4 unit
• cumin
  ½ tsp
• guacamole
  ½ cup
• lemon
  1 unit
• lentils (drained)
  1½ cup
• mayonnaise
  2 tbsp
• mini cucumber
  1 unit
• olive oil
  2 tbsp
• panko breadcrumbs
  ¼ cup
• soy sauce
  ½ tsp
• tomato
  1 unit
• tunisian spice blend
  1 tsp

🍳 Cookware

• medium bowl
• small bowl
• large pan
• large bowl

1. 

   1

   lentils mayonnaise cumin tunisian spice blend soy sauce tomato lemon arugula guacamole mini cucumber brioche buns panko breadcrumbs olive oil

   lentils: 1½ cup (drained), mayonnaise: 2 tbsp, cumin: ½ tsp, tunisian spice blend: 1 tsp, soy sauce: ½ tsp, tomato: 1 unit, lemon: 1 unit, arugula: 2 c, guacamole: ½ cup, mini cucumber: 1 unit, brioche buns: 4 unit, panko breadcrumbs: ¼ cup, olive oil: 2 tbsp
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   2

   Wash and dry produce. Drain lentils. In a medium bowl , mash lentils with half the mayonnaise, 1 tsp Tunisian Spice Blend, ½ tsp cumin, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Be sure to measure the Tunisian Spice Blend. In a small bowl , combine panko breadcrumbs and ½ tsp soy sauce; stir until evenly combined.
3. 

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

   4

   While patties cook, quarter lemon. Dice tomato into ¼-inch pieces. Trim and thinly slice cucumber into rounds. Halve and toast buns.
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   In a large bowl , 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 salt and pepper.
6. 

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   Fill buns with patties, guacamole, and a pinch of salad. Spread remaining mayonnaise on bottom buns if you like. Be sure to add cucumber and tomato to your burger with the salad.
7. 7

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