Chicken and lentil burgers with salsa

If you’re craving a delicious, healthy, and protein-packed meal, look no further than our Chicken and lentil burgers with salsa. This recipe offers a delightful fusion of flavors, combining the hearty taste of chicken and lentils with the fresh zestiness of homemade salsa. Perfect for both a quick weekday meal or a weekend BBQ.

Ingredients for CHICKEN AND LENTIL BURGERS WITH SALSA:

• 1 cup of chicken breast, minced (225g [metric])
• 1 cup lentils, cooked and mashed (200g [metric])
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped (150g [metric])
• 2 tbsp olive oil (30ml [metric])
• Salt and pepper to taste
• For the salsa:
• 2 medium tomatoes, diced (300g [metric])
• 1/2 red onion, finely chopped (75g [metric])
• 1 green chili, deseeded and finely chopped
• Juice of 1 lime (30ml [metric])
• A handful of fresh coriander, chopped
• Salt to taste

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes

Serves: 2

Nutritional Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 25g
• Carbs: 40g
• Fat: 7g
• Fiber: 9g
• Sugar: 4g

Instructions:

1. Start by preheating your grill or stovetop pan over medium heat.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the minced chicken, mashed lentils, garlic, onion, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
3. Form the mixture into two equal-sized patties.
4. Heat the olive oil in a pan. Once hot, place the patties and cook for about 7-8 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked through and golden brown.
5. For the salsa, mix the tomatoes, red onion, green chili, lime juice, and coriander in a separate bowl. Season with salt according to taste.
6. Once the burgers are cooked, let them rest for a couple of minutes.

Tips:

• Ensure the lentils are well-cooked and soft before mashing. This will give your burgers the right consistency.
• Feel free to add additional spices or herbs to the burger mix for added flavor.
• The salsa can be made a few hours in advance and stored in the fridge. This allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve the chicken and lentil burgers on whole-grain buns or lettuce wraps for a low-carb option. Top with a generous spoonful of salsa. You can also add a side of mixed green salad or oven-baked sweet potato fries for a more wholesome meal. Enjoy with a cold drink on a warm day or a cup of herbal tea for a cozy winter meal.

CHICKEN AND LENTIL BURGERS WITH SALSA

If you’re craving a delicious, healthy, and protein-packed meal, look no further than our Chicken and lentil burgers with salsa. This recipe offers a delightful fusion of flavors, combining the hearty taste of chicken and lentils with the fresh zestiness of homemade salsa. Perfect for both a quick weekday meal or a weekend BBQ.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes minutes

Nutritions

Nutrition Facts

CHICKEN AND LENTIL BURGERS WITH SALSA

Amount per Serving

Calories

320

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

7

g

11

%

Carbohydrates

 

40

g

13

%

Fiber

 

9

g

38

%

Sugar

 

4

g

4

%

Protein

 

25

g

50

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of chicken breast minced (225g [metric])
• 1 cup lentils cooked and mashed (200g [metric])
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 medium onion finely chopped (150g [metric])
• 2 tbsp olive oil 30ml [metric]
• Salt and pepper to taste
• For the salsa:
• 2 medium tomatoes diced (300g [metric])
• ½ red onion finely chopped (75g [metric])
• 1 green chili deseeded and finely chopped
• Juice of 1 lime 30ml [metric]
• A handful of fresh coriander chopped
• Salt to taste

Instructions

• Start by preheating your grill or stovetop pan over medium heat.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the minced chicken, mashed lentils, garlic, onion, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
• Form the mixture into two equal-sized patties.
• Heat the olive oil in a pan. Once hot, place the patties and cook for about 7-8 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked through and golden brown.
• For the salsa, mix the tomatoes, red onion, green chili, lime juice, and coriander in a separate bowl. Season with salt according to taste.
• Once the burgers are cooked, let them rest for a couple of minutes.

Notes

TIPS:

• Ensure the lentils are well-cooked and soft before mashing. This will give your burgers the right consistency.
• Feel free to add additional spices or herbs to the burger mix for added flavor.
• The salsa can be made a few hours in advance and stored in the fridge. This allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

Serve the chicken and lentil burgers on whole-grain buns or lettuce wraps for a low-carb option. Top with a generous spoonful of salsa. You can also add a side of mixed green salad or oven-baked sweet potato fries for a more wholesome meal. Enjoy with a cold drink on a warm day or a cup of herbal tea for a cozy winter meal.