Lentil Burgers with Yogurt Herb Sauce – The Mediterranean Dish

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup brown lentils
• 1 cup (3 ounces) shelled walnuts
• 1/2 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup chopped scallions
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley
• 4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons Aleppo pepper
• 1 tablespoon baharat
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground pepper
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 clove garlic finely minced
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 6 pitas or burger buns
• 1 cup shredded carrot
• 1/2 red onion, sliced
• Baby arugula