Vegan Ethiopian-Inspired Lentil Burger

Ingredients

• For the Lentil Burger Patties:

• 1 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed and drained
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• 1 Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (gluten-free if needed)

• For the Tahini Sauce:

• 1/4 cup tahini
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 Salt, to taste

• For Serving:

• 1 Whole grain burger buns
• 1 Sliced tomato
• 1 Sliced red onion
• 1 Fresh lettuce leaves