Description
These Mushroom Lentil Burgers are a delicious vegetarian option packed with savory flavors and wholesome ingredients. Perfect for a meatless meal, these burgers are easy to make and incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz mushrooms (cremini or button), finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups cooked brown or green lentils (drained and cooled)
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 egg (or flax egg for vegan: 1 tablespoon ground flax + 3 tablespoons water)
- olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sauté the onion until softened, then add garlic.
- Cook Mushrooms: Add mushrooms and cook until moisture evaporates. Stir in soy sauce, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare Burger Mix: Pulse oats in a food processor, then add lentils, mushroom mixture, tomato paste, breadcrumbs, and egg. Pulse until chunky.
- Form Patties and Cook: Shape the mixture into patties, then cook in a skillet until golden brown and firm.
- Serve: Serve on buns with desired toppings.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use a flax egg and ensure breadcrumbs are dairy-free.
- Burgers can be baked at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes.
- Uncooked patties can be refrigerated or frozen between parchment layers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger patty
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg (0mg if vegan)
