Green Lentil Burgers

A tasty vegetarian burger that is different from the usual hamburger with chewy green lentils that would go well with other vegetables and whole grains.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 188 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 red onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 cup finely chopped celery
• 1 tablespoon canola oil, or as needed
• 1 cup green lentils, rinsed
• 1 tablespoon fancy molasses

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine water, lentils, and salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and cook until all the water has been absorbed and lentils are nicely cooked, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.

Step 2

Mash lentils with a potato masher; set aside.

Step 3

Heat 2 tablespoons canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute celery and red onion in hot oil until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard excess oil and transfer celery and onion to a bowl.

Step 4

Stir molasses, ginger, and mustard together in a small bowl; stir into the celery mixture until the celery and onion are evenly coated. Stir celery mixture into the mashed lentils. Shape lentil mixture into 6 patties.

Step 5

Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a skillet over medium heat; fry patties in hot oil hot and firm in the center, 5 to 7 minutes per side.