Recipe by Naomi Nachman

Lentil Feta Burgers

Dairy Dairy
Easy Easy
12 Servings
Allergens
50 Minutes
Diets

Ingredients

Main ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked brown lentils, prepared according to package directions or 1 pouch Gefen Organic Lentils, see note

  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin

  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten

  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

  • 2 tablespoons flour

  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed

  • canola oil, for frying

For Serving

  • buns, optional

  • additional feta

  • Spicy Mayo

  • tomatoes

Directions

Prepare the Burgers

1.

Heat sauté pan over medium heat; add oil.

2.

When oil is hot, add onion and salt; sauté for five minutes, until softened. Add garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika. Sauté for two to three minutes. Remove from heat; transfer to a mixing bowl.

3.

Add lentils and feta to the onion mixture, stirring to combine. Add eggs, flour, and panko. Stir to combine; set aside to thicken for 20 minutes.

4.

In a sauté pan over medium heat, heat canola oil.

5.

Form the lentil mixture into patties; fry for five minutes on each side, until cooked through.

6.

Serve on a bun with Spicy Mayo, a slice of tomato, and a sprinkle of feta, if desired.

Tips:

You can also use 1 pouch of Gefen’s ready-to-eat Organic Lentils, which are available in most kosher supermarkets.

Acknowledgment

Reproduced from Perfect Flavors by Naomi Nachman with permission from the copyright holders ArtScroll/Mesorah Publications, LTD. Photography by Miriam Pascal.

Lentil Feta Burgers

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Stacey Silverman
Stacey Silverman
2026 years ago

Wow! These were amazing! Thank you for a great recipe that is filling and healthy!

Chaia Frishman
Chaia Frishman
Reply to  Stacey Silverman
7 years ago

So happy you like it.