Cumin-Spiced Red Lentil Burgers

Name: Cumin-Spiced Red Lentil Burgers
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups red lentils (see Note); 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 3 medium carrots, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3/4 cup plain, dry bread crumbs; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped parsley leaves; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

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"The Good News The red lentils in these spicy, Indian-inspired vegetarian burgers don't need to be soaked and cook super-quickly. What's more, they are rich in B vitamins, fiber and folate, which help fight heart disease and birth defects...."

INGREDIENTS

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1 1/2 cups red lentils (see Note)

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1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

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1 small onion, finely chopped

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3 medium carrots, finely chopped

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3 garlic cloves, minced

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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

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3/4 cup plain, dry bread crumbs

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1/4 cup coarsely chopped parsley leaves

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2 large eggs, lightly beaten

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1 tablespoon kosher salt

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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

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1 cup plain low-fat yogurt

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1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

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