Name: Red Lentil Burgers
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound (1½ cups) red lentils; 1 cup onion, finely chopped (1 medium); ½ cup carrot, finely chopped (1 large); 2 teaspoons fresh garlic, finely chopped (2 cloves); olive oil for skillet; 2 cups Cremini or white mushrooms, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped; ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground pepper; ¾ cup bread crumbs; 4½ teaspoons lemon juice; 10 ounces firm tofu, pureed in a blender

CategoryLunch, Protein, Vegetables, Winter

Yields6 Servings

Ingredients

1 pound (1½ cups) red lentils

1 cup onion, finely chopped (1 medium)

½ cup carrot, finely chopped (1 large)

2 teaspoons fresh garlic, finely chopped (2 cloves)

olive oil for skillet

2 cups Cremini or white mushrooms, chopped

1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped

⅛ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

¾ cup bread crumbs

4½ teaspoons lemon juice

10 ounces firm tofu, pureed in a blender

Directions

Wash hands with soap and warm water. Wash produce well and chop as directed.

In a large pot, simmer the lentils in 5 cups of salted water until tender. Drain and cool.

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

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, pureed tofu, 2 tablespoons of olive oil and cooked lentils. Mix to combine.

Transfer to a large bowl.

Chill for 30 minutes and then shape into 8 patties.

Pan fry in olive oil in a large skillet until each side is crisp and golden.

Finish in a 350°F oven if necessary to heat through.

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

6 servings

Serving size

1 burger

Amount per serving
Calories416

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g9%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 121mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 64g24%
Dietary Fiber 10g36%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 29g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.