Lentil Burgers
There are a lot of veggie burger recipes out there, but none are as delicious or as easy-to-make.
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
Equipment
Cutting board
Grater
Colander
Medium saucepan
Frying pan
Utensils
Knife
Measuring cups and spoons
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.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
1 burger
Per serving
Amount
Calories
200
Total Fat
2.5g
Sodium
220mg
Total Carbohydrate
35g
Protein
11g
