Lentil Burgers

Based on a recipe using butter beans, these patties are made with lentils and pan-fried for a great vegetarian burger option.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 273 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon olive oil-packed minced garlic
• 0.33333334326744 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.25 cup diced bell pepper
• 2.5 cups cooked lentils
• 0.125 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
• 0.25 cup cornmeal, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pulse lentils in a food processor until coarsely ground; transfer to a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Mix onion, egg, bell pepper, and bread crumbs with the lentils; add mozzarella cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper to the lentils and mix.

Step 3

Divide the mixture into four equally sized portions, roll into balls, and flatten into patties.

Step 4

Spread cornmeal into a wide, shallow bowl. Dredge patties in cornmeal to coat.

Step 5

Heat olive oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties in skillet until browned, about 5 minutes per side.