Lentil burgers

Lentil Burgers

Total Time:

Prep Time:
Cook Time:

1 hrs 5 mins

25 mins

40 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 6

Yield:
6 6.0

patties

Units: US

• 1 cup dry green lentils , rinsed
• 6 garlic cloves , minced
• ¾ cup yellow onion , diced
• 2 celery ribs , minced
• ¼ cup leek , finely diced
• 2 tablespoons flax seeds , ground
• 5 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 3 tablespoons unsalted tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 cup cooked long-grain brown rice
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Directions:

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375°F Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cook lentils according to package instructions.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, mix garlic, onion, celery, leeks, flaxseed, Dijon, tomato paste, and spices. When lentils are cooked, mash them with the back of a fork, leaving some whole. Add mashed lentils and rice to bowl. Mix all ingredients together.
3. 3
   Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. While oil is heating, form lentil-rice mixture into 6 lentil patties. Add them to pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until light brown. Transfer patties to prepared baking sheets and cook in oven for 15 minutes to warm through. Serve with a side salad and topped with diced tomatoes and avocado, if desired.

Nutritional Facts for Lentil Burgers

Serving Size: 1 (126 g)
Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

% Daily Value

Calories 238.7

Calories from Fat 63

26%

Total Fat 7.0 g

10%

Saturated Fat 0.9 g

4%

Cholesterol 0.0 mg

0%

Sodium 132.9 mg

5%

Total Carbohydrate 34.2 g

11%

Dietary Fiber 12.7 g

50%

Sugars 3.2 g

13%

Protein 10.9 g

21%