Recipe: Lentil Burgers with Yogurt-Cucumber Sauce (blender or food processor)

LENTIL BURGERS

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup dried lentils
1 small carrot, grated
1/4 cup coarsely chopped mushrooms
1 egg
1/4 cup dry unseasoned bread crumbs
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed
Nonstick cooking spray
FOR THE SAUCE:
1/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1/4 cup chopped seeded cucumber
1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried mint leaves, crushed
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash hot pepper sauce

Bring chicken broth to a boil in medium saucepan over high heat. Stir in lentils; reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, about 30 minutes or until lentils are tender and liquid is absorbed. Let cool to room temperature.

Place lentils, carrot and mushrooms in food processor or blender; process until finely chopped but not smooth. (Some whole lentils should still be visible.) Stir in egg, bread crumbs, onion, garlic and thyme. Refrigerate, covered, 2 to 3 hours.

TO COOK:
Shape lentil mixture into four 1/2-inch-thick patties. Coat large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Cook patties over medium-low heat about 10 minutes or until browned on each side.

TO MAKE THE SAUCE:
Combine yogurt, cucumber, dill, mint, black pepper, salt and hot pepper sauce in small bowl.

Serve sauce over burgers.

Makes 4 servings
From: Recipelink.com
Source: Recipe booklet: Burger Magic, Easy Home Cooking, Vol. 1, No. 39, April/May 2004