LENTIL TURKEY BURGERS

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey (very cold)
• Red Split Lentils, prepared
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Bou Java Rub

Instructions

1. Thoroughly combine all ingredients. Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and form into ½ inch thick patties. If desired, season with BOU Java Rub.
2. Grill 6 minutes each side (remember, this is poultry – the internal temperature must get to 165°F/74°C).
3. Serve on a grilled whole wheat bun with Dijonnaise, lettuce, tomato and red onion.

Red Split Lentils Ingredients

• ½ cup red split lentils (soaked for 3 hours)
• 1 BOU Beef or Chicken Broth Cube
• 1 cup water

Red Split Lentils Instructions

1. Crumble the BOU cube in a sauce pan; add the water and blend with a whisk to mix the cube into the water.
2. Add the soaked red lentils; bring to a boil.
3. Lower to a simmer and cook for 4-5 minutes (lentils will be al dente).
4. Pour into a bowl, cover and cool completely under refrigeration.

Bou Java Rub Ingredients

• 2 Chicken Bouillon Cubes
• ¼ cup espresso coffee, finely ground
• 2 tbsp lemon zest, finely grated
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp sea salt
• 1 tbsp granulated garlic
• 1½ tsp coriander, ground
• 3 tbsp chipotle chili powder
• 2 tbsp black pepper, freshly ground
• 3 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp roasted cumin, ground
• 1½ tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp dry mustard
• 1½ tbsp ancho chili powder