Red Lentil Burgers With Aioli

• Aioli↗
• cup mayonnaise↗1⁄4 cup
• teaspoon fresh lemon juice↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• garlic clove, minced↗1
• Burgers
• cups water↗2 cups
• cup dried red lentils↗3⁄4 cup
• teaspoon salt, divided↗3⁄4 teaspoon
• cup diced onion1 cup
• cup finely diced carrot1⁄2 cup
• garlic cloves, chopped↗3
• cups chopped mushrooms2 cups
• teaspoon dried marjoram1 teaspoon
• teaspoon black pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• cup dry breadcrumbs↗1⁄3 cup
• tablespoon fresh lemon juice↗1
• egg whites↗2
• tablespoon vegetable oil↗1
• Other
• hamburger bun↗
• lettuce↗
• sliced tomatoes
• sliced onion
• sliced pickle

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   To make aioli: Combine all ingredients; cover and chill.

2. 2

   To make burgers: Combine water, lentils and 1/4 tsp salt in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 20 minutes. Drain; set aside.

3. 3

   Heat a little oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add onion, carrot, garlic; saute 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Add 1/2 tsp salt, mushrooms, marjoram and pepper; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Place mixture in a large bowl; let stand 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Stir in lentils, breadcrumbs, lemon juice and egg white. Cover and chill 30 minutes to firm up mixture.

6. 6

   Shape lentil mixture into equal sized patties, 1/2" thick. Heat vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.

7. 7

   Cook patties 5 minutes on each side. Serve on buns with desired condiments; spread bun with aioli.