Lentil Feta Burgers

Recipe by: Naomi Nachman from Perfect Flavors published by Artscroll/Mesorah
Photo by: Miriam Pascal
Yield: 12 servings
Prep Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup panko crumbs
• 1 cup uncooked lentils, prepared according to package directions
• 1/2 cup Tnuva Feta Cheese, crumbled
• Oil, for frying

Spicy Mayo:

• 1/4 cup mayo
• 1 teaspoon gochujang (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon Sriracha, to taste

Instructions

1. Heat a pan over medium heat; add oil. When oil is hot, add onion; saute for 5 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika. Saute for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat; transfer to a mixing bowl.
2. Add lentils and Tnuva Feta to the onion mixture, stirring to combine. Add eggs, flour, and panko crumbs. Stir to combine; set aside to thicken for 20 minutes.
3. In a saute pan over medium heat, heat 4 tablespoons canola oil.
4. Form the lentil mixture into patties; fry for 5 minutes on each side, until cooked through.
5. Combine all ingredients for Spicy Mayo and mix well.
6. Serve on a bun with Spicy Mayo, a slice of tomato, and a sprinkle of Tnuva Feta.