Lentil Burgers
Dairy-Free |
Main Dishes |
Low Fat |
High in Fiber |
Vegetarian |
WIC Friendly |
Nut-Free
There are a lot of veggie burger recipes out there, but none are as delicious or as easy-to-make.
![Lentil Burgers](/img/4e8b1db2-bc5c-4f49-92be-70fc5a2f8917/Lentil-Burgers.jpg?fm=png&crop=3000%2C2000%2C0%2C0&w=960)
8
Servings
50 minutes
Total Time
$0.25
Cost per serving *
Temperature: | Low heat |
Serving size: | 1 burger |
Prep time: | 5 minutes |
Cook time: | 45 minutes |
Total time: | 50 minutes |
Equipment: | Cutting board Grater Colander Medium saucepan Frying pan |
Utensils: | Knife Measuring cups and spoons |
* Cost and availability of recipe ingredients may vary across different regions of Ohio. Cost per serving information should be used as a general guide when considering recipe cost.
Ingredients
1 cup uncooked lentils
2 cups water
1 small onion, chopped
3/4 cup carrot, grated
2 cups bread crumbs
1 egg, beaten
1 clove garlic OR 1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
Non-stick spray
Instructions
- Before you begin, wash your hands, surfaces, utensils, and vegetables.
- Place lentils in a colander, rinse in cold water, and drain.
- In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add lentils, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
- Add onion and carrots to the saucepan. Cook 15 minutes more or until lentils are tender.
- Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- Stir in breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, oregano, and salt (if using).
- Spray a large frying pan with non-stick spray. Use a 1/2-cup dry measuring cup to drop lentil mixture into the hot frying pan.
- Flatten into patties and cook until firm and brown on both sides--about 4 minutes per side.
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Ingredients
Ingredients
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What goes in Lentil Burgers?
![Garlic Powder](/img/d7d4e8fd-947f-4cf9-8638-29367036e5cc/garlic-powder.png?fm=png&crop=133%2C133%2C0%2C0)
Garlic Powder
![Carrots](/img/898ad10f-b74f-46ef-b9fd-2338bbefc30b/Carrots.png?fm=png&crop=133%2C133%2C0%2C0)
Carrots
![Chopped Onions](/img/883e2ad8-30ce-487b-acee-5f80a60310ba/Chopped_Onions.png?fm=png&crop=133%2C133%2C0%2C0)
Chopped Onions
![Eggs](/img/26e81dad-b634-446a-8daa-1ccc12ac744d/Eggs.png?fm=png&crop=133%2C133%2C0%2C0)
Eggs
![Dried Brown Lentils](/img/3d520847-21b2-4b57-92bc-747a42219bb1/Dried_Brown_Lentils.png?fm=png&crop=133%2C133%2C0%2C0)
Dried Lentils
Nutritional Information(Per Serving)
CALORIES
200
TOTAL FAT
2.5g
SODIUM
220mg
TOTAL CARBS
35g
PROTEIN
11g