Nutty Lentil Burgers -

Nutty Lentil Burgers

Dinner

Delicious and nutritious lentil and vegetable patties with flavors of almonds, herbs and spices.

About 20 minutes (plus 1 hour chilling)

About 45 minutes

1Pour water into a large saucepan and place it over High heat to boil. When boiling, add lentils, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 25-30 minutes. Drain and set aside.

2Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 Tbsp. oil. When hot, add carrot, shallots and celery. Cook 3 minutes, stirring often. Add almonds, thyme, salt and pepper, cook another 2 minutes.

3Pour into a food processor with 1 cup lentils, process until coarse. Add to a large bowl with the rest of the lentils and set aside to cool.
4After 10 minutes, add egg yolk and lemon juice, stir to combine, cover and chill 1 hour.
5Place another large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 Tbsp. oil. Form lentil mixture into 5 equal patties.
6When hot, add patties and cook 6-10 minutes, turning once. Serve on whole-wheat buns or wrap in lettuce*, enjoy!

Serving Size: 1 patty

Amount Per Serving:

*Not included

Recipe Category: Dinner

Recipe Subcategory: Sandwiches and Burgers

Recipe Ethnicity: N/A

Dietetic Info:

Vegetarian/Allergen Info: Contains Eggs, Peanuts

NOTE: Glycemic Index Scale: Low=0-55, Medium=56-69, High=70 or greater.