Healthy Red Lentil Burgers

I usually have a case of the ‘Manic Mondays’. You know, running here, there and everywhere. I decided to prep dinner for Monday on Sunday night to save time and energy. I wanted something that would taste fresh and be ready in approximately 10 minutes. My recent love affair with lentils lead me to a Red Lentil Burgers from Pinterest.

I adapted the patty recipe to my own, and I rather liked it. The recipe is simple and delicious. These were all that I hoped they would be and more. These burgers are crunchy on the outside and moist but tender on the inside. Not to mention easy to prepare and something I can make ahead of time.

Healthy Red Lentil Burgers

Jennifer McDonald

My love for lentils led me to this healthy red lentil burgers recipe. It's an easy recipe to make. Check out this yummy and easy dish here.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 179 kcal

Ingredients

 

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• ½ cups red lentils
• 2 large carrots chopped
• ½ medium red bell pepper chopped
• 2 stalks celery chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• ⅓ cup fresh parsley chopped
• 1 teaspoon marjoram
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 1 pinch black pepper cracked
• ¾ cup panko bread crumbs
• 2 medium eggs lightly beaten

Instructions

 

• In a medium saucepan, cover lentils in water. Bring to a boil and simmer the lentils for 10 minutes until the water has nearly evaporated. Drain well.
• Heat 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil over a medium-low flame in a saute pan. Add onions until soft.
• Add garlic and carrots 1 to 2 minutes to soften.
• Add celery and red pepper to soften.
• Add spices, stir and remove from heat.
• Add veggie mixture to the lentils and stir.
• Add panko, parsley and eggs. Stir.
• Form into patties.
• Pre-heat your broiler. Line your baking sheet with some foil and brush with olive oil.
• Brush both sides of the patties with olive oil.
• Broil the lentil patties for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until lightly brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 179kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 9gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 115mgPotassium: 454mgFiber: 11gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 6926IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 105mgIron: 4mg

Did you give this recipe a whirl?We’re all ears to hear about your results!