Nutty Lentil Burgers

These flavorful, hearty burgers may be a bit crumbly; if you prefer, add a binder such as an egg or soaked ground flaxseed. They’re terrific on focaccia with tomato and red onion. To make 1½ cups cooked lentils, combine ¾ cup dried lentils with 1½ cups water; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 20–30 minutes. Use your food processor or blender to finely chop nuts, but don’t overprocess or you’ll end up with nut butter.

(Prep time includes 1 hour chill time.)

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Nutty Lentil Burgers

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Prep Time

79 minutes

Cook Time

6 minutes

Servings

6 people

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups cooked lentils
• 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
• 3/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 cups finely chopped mushrooms, such as cremini
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry
• 1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts lightly toasted
• 1/3 cup finely chopped almonds lightly toasted
• 1 tablespoon Dijon or stone-ground mustard
• 2/3 cup bread crumbs
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups cooked lentils 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup finely chopped celery 3/4 cup finely chopped red onion 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 cups finely chopped mushrooms, such as cremini 2 tablespoons dry sherry 1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts lightly toasted 1/3 cup finely chopped almonds lightly toasted 1 tablespoon Dijon or stone-ground mustard 2/3 cup bread crumbs 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon black pepper

Prep Time 79 minutes Cook Time 6 minutes Servings 6 people Print Recipe

Instructions

1. Combine cooked lentils and vinegar; mash. Set aside.
2. In a large sauté pan, add olive oil and sauté celery, onion, and garlic until celery and onion are slightly opaque. Add mushrooms, sherry, and nuts; sauté for a few more minutes, just enough to soften mushrooms. Add all remaining ingredients. Combine with lentil mixture, mixing well. Refrigerate for about 1 hour.
3. Form chilled mixture into six patties. Heat a little oil in a frying pan; add patties and cook until warmed through, flipping once, 2–3 minutes per side.

Recipe Notes

Nutrition Facts

Nutty Lentil Burgers

Amount Per Serving

Calories 274 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 12g 18%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Polyunsaturated Fat 5g

Monounsaturated Fat 6g

Sodium 546mg 23%

Total Carbohydrates 30g 10%

Dietary Fiber 10g 40%

Protein 11g 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

PER SERVING: 274 cal, 12g fat (6g mono, 5g poly, 1g sat), 0mg chol, 11g protein, 30g carb, 10g fiber, 546mg sodium