Mondo Veggie Burger with Millet

Millet, lentils, peas, and rice simmered with mushrooms and other sauteed vegetables result in tender veggie burgers with all the flavor and none of the meat.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Total Time: 2 hr
• Calories: 217 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cups water
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• 2 stalks celery
• 4 cloves garlic
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1 cup millet
• ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup brown rice
• 1 cup dried lentils
• 2 large shallots, minced
• 1 (16 ounce) package sliced cremini mushrooms
• 2 medium carrots
• 1 cup dried green peas

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine mushrooms, shallots, and olive oil in a stockpot over low heat. Cook until mushrooms release their moisture and it evaporates almost completely, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove mixture from the pot and let cool.

Step 2

Finely grate carrots and celery; dice garlic. Roughly chop the mushroom and shallots and place all vegetables in the pot over medium heat. Add water, broth, vinegar, paprika, coriander, salt, cumin, thyme, and marjoram. Stir gently, cover, and bring to a simmer.

Step 3

Add millet, rice, peas, and lentils. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour. Remove from heat; let cool until safe to handle.

Step 4

Form mixture into 4- to 5-ounce patties. Heat a heavy skillet over medium-low heat; fry patties until a crust forms on the outside, 4 to 5 minutes per side.