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Lentil burgers w/ lemon-basil mayo is for Dinner.

Lentil burgers w/ lemon-basil mayo takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Lentil burgers w/ lemon-basil mayo takes 20 minutes to cook.

Lentil burgers w/ lemon-basil mayo makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Lentil burgers w/ lemon-basil mayo are:

Burgers:
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 large shallots, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 button mushrooms (about 4 ounces), finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
1/2 cup frozen petite green peas, thawed
Two 15-ounce cans lentils, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup cornmeal
2 tablespoons mayonnaise,
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Mayonnaise:
1 cup mayonnaise,
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
Zest of 1 large lemon
1 avocado, seeded, peeled and thinly sliced, optional
2 Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated

Here is how you make Lentil burgers w/ lemon-basil mayo:

For the burgers: Heat 1/4 cup of the oil over medium-high heat in a 12-inch nonstick skillet. Add the shallots, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms, garlic, thyme and the remaining 3/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook until the mushrooms are soft, 6 to 8 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.Blend the peas and 1 can lentils until smooth in a blender. Transfer the pureed peas and lentils to a medium bowl. Add the remaining 1 can lentils, 1/3 cup cornmeal, mayonnaise, lemon juice and the mushroom mixture. Form 1/3-cupfuls of the mixture into eleven 3/4-inch-thick slider patties.Sprinkle 1/4 cup cornmeal on a baking sheet. Place the burgers on top of the cornmeal. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup cornmeal on top of the burgers. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.Heat the remaining 1/4 cup oil over medium heat in the skillet. Cook the burgers until golden brown, about 4 minutes on each side.For the mayonnaise: Mix the mayonnaise, basil and lemon zest until smooth in a small bowl.Smear the mayonnaise on top of lentil burgers. Serve with avocado if using, tomato, lettuce.Serving Size: 6 pattiesNumber of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CHICA9802.

The nutritional information for Lentil burgers w/ lemon-basil mayo is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 379.8

• Total Fat: 24.6 g
• Cholesterol: 13.5 mg
• Sodium: 398.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 34.3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 8.8 g
• Protein: 8.9 g

The dietary needs meet for Lentil burgers w/ lemon-basil mayo is Vegetarian