Lentil Burger Recipe
This Lentil Burger recipe will become your new vegetarian favorite. All the flavors of the Mediterranean in one amazing burger!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Oil
- 3/4 cup Finely Chopped Carrots
- 3/4 cup Finely Chopped Onions
- 1 teaspoon Crushed Garlic
- 2 cups Cooked Green Lentils
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 Egg
- 3 tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 1 teaspoon Hot Sauce (harissa, sriracha, Tabasco, etc)
- 1/2 cup Rolled Oats
- 1/2 cup Chickpea Flour
Instructions
- In a medium sized saucepan, heat the oil over medium to high heat. Add the onions and garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add the carrots and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Remove it from the heat and set it aside to cool.
- Combine 1 cup of the lentils, eggs, tomato paste, hot sauce and salt in a food processor. Process until the lentils are mashed. It does not have to be completely smooth.
- Add the mixture to a large bowl along with the remaining lentils and cooked vegetables. Fold in the oats and the chickpea flour.
- Shape the mixture into eight patties with your hands.
- Chill the patties for 30 minutes in the refrigerator. This will firm them up and make them easier to handle.
- Using a nonstick skillet, heat a 1 Tablespoon of cooking oil over medium heat. Cook the burgers on each side for 4 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve on a bun with desired toppings.
Notes
- Cook lentils according to package directions but be careful not to overcook them or they will become to mushy.
- I recommend also using the food processor to chop the carrots and onions.
- You can store uncooked patties in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
- You can vary the amount and type of hot sauce according to your taste and spice level. I used a tablespoon of harissa.
Nutrition
Calories: 225kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 14gFat: 4gSodium: 340mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4g
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