Lentil Burgers Recipe

Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

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

Directions

1. Pulse lentils in a food processor until coarsely ground; transfer to a large mixing bowl.
2. Mix in the diced onion, beaten egg, bell pepper, and bread crumbs with the lentils. Add mozzarella cheese, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to the mixture, and stir everything together until well combined.
3. Divide the mixture into four equal portions, then roll each portion into a ball. Gently flatten each ball to form patties.
4. Spread cornmeal into a wide, shallow bowl. Carefully dredge each patty in the cornmeal, coating both sides evenly.
5. Heat olive oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, place the patties in the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes per side, or until the patties are golden brown and crispy.

Cook's Note

This recipe was adapted from Butter Bean Burgers, as submitted by Allrecipes user SILVERWOLF. For a different texture, you can also deep-fry the patties in cup of oil, but I prefer them to be crispier when pan-fried. If you don't have a food processor, you can mash the lentils by hand; just ensure they remain coarsely mashed for the best texture.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.