Red Lentil Burgers

Serves 8
Time 1 hr 5 min
Red Lentil Burgers

This recipe comes to us courtesy of the Renegade Lunch Lady Chef Ann Cooper and her book Lunch Lessons: Changing the Way We Feed our Children. These lentil patties are delicious as well as healthful, and can be served as a burger on a whole grain bun, or as an entree with rice and some grilled veggies.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian
Low FatLow Fat

Ingredients

    1 pound(1 1/2 cups) red lentils
    1 cupminced onion
    1/2 cupminced carrot
    2 teaspoonsminced garlic (about 2 cloves)
    3 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, plus 1 teaspoon, divided
    2 cupschopped crimini mushrooms
    1 tablespoonchopped fresh oregano
    1/2 teaspoonfine sea salt
    1/8 teaspoonground black pepper
    3/4 cuppanko bread crumbs
    4 1/2 teaspoonslemon juice
    10 ouncesfirm tofu, cut lengthwise into four slices

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Method

In a large pot, bring 5 cups salted water and lentils to a boil.


In a large skillet, sauté the onion, carrot and garlic in 1 teaspoon olive oil until tender, about 2 minutes


Reduce to a simmer and cook until tender, about 25 minutes.


Drain and cool.


Add the mushrooms, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste.


Cook until mushrooms are tender and liquid has evaporated, approximately 5 minutes, and allow to cool.


Add the bread crumbs, lemon juice, tofu, 2 tablespoons olive oil and cooked lentils and mix to combine.


Transfer to a large bowl.


Chill for 30 minutes and then shape into 8 patties.


Heat remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium.


Cook patties in batches, until each side is crisp and golden, about 5 minutes total. Finish in a 350°F oven if necessary to heat through.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

151

Total Fat

2g

Saturated Fat

0g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

164mg

Total Carbohydrate

33g

Dietary Fiber

10g

Total Sugars

23g

Protein

11g

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