Lentil Burgers

Easy lentil veggie burger adapted from SILVERWOLF's 'Butter Bean Burgers.' Additional vegetables may be added, as well as extra spices to enhance the flavor. You should also use whatever cheese you like.

• 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
• ⅓ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 small onion, diced
• ¼ cup cornmeal, or as needed
• ¼ cup diced bell pepper
• 2 ½ cups cooked lentils
• ⅛ cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
• 1 teaspoon olive oil-packed minced garlic

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.