Lentil Burgers

posted by Christine Gable on Tuesday, Dec 15, 2009
posted by Christine Gable
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes

Description

If you're lucky enough to have some canned lentils on hand, they make one heck of a good 'meatless burger.'

Ingredients

  • 1 can 15.5-oz. can, drained (or 1-1/2 cups cooked)
  • 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)
  • 1⁄3 cup quick oats
  • 1⁄8 cup flour
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1⁄3 cup cornmeal
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (light)

Goes Well With

rice or grain, pasta, noodles, potatoes, tossed salad, any lightly cooked veggie

Calories per Serving

251

Directions

  1. Chop garlic or open the jar of prepared garlic. Combine lentils, garlic, oregano, paprika, parsley, oats, flour and soy sauce in medium-size bowl, smashing lentils against side of the bowl to promote stickiness. Let mixture set for 5 minutes. If mixture seems too wet, add more flour, a little at a time, to help bind lentils together.
  2. Roll into small ¼-cup size balls. Gently but firmly flatten into patties, and coat both sides of patties in cornmeal.
  3. Place heavy skillet over medium heat, add oil and swirl to coat bottom. Add patties, and brown approximately 2-3 minutes per side.

Makes

Please note: some serving size selections may result in uncommon measurements.

Notes

*Optional: Also delish served with gravy or melted cheese on top.

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