Lentil Burger

Makes 10 servings Serving Size: 1 burger

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil, divided

• 1 cup brown rice, cooked

• 2 cups unsalted beef broth

• 2 large yellow onions, diced

• 1 cup finely diced mushrooms 

• 1 cup lentils, sorted and rinsed 

• 2 cups water

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 2 cups quick cooking oats

• 3 eggs

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium- high heat. Add rice and toast stirring constantly. (Rice will have a nutty aroma when ready).
  2. Add beef broth and bring rice to a full boil over high heat. Cover. Reduce heat to low and cook for 45 minutes without lifting lid.
  3. Add 3 tablespoons olive oil to a large skillet. Saute onions until dark brown. Add mushrooms and continue to saute 1–2 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. Remove from heat and set aside.
  4. In a small saucepan, cook lentils for 10–12 minutes in water. Drain and let cool.
  5. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Shape into patties.
  6. In skillet, cook only the number of burgers you need over medium-high heat for approximately 3 minutes on each side or until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
  7. If you do not need to make all of the burgers at once, freeze for a quick meal later.

Nutrition Information Per Serving

168 Calories, Total Fat 10g, Saturated Fat 2g, Protein 6g, Total Carbohydrate 17g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Sodium 99mg. Good source of vitamins A and C.

Recipe contributed by Paula Norris, NC EFNEP Employee


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