Name: Lentil Burgers
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 large clove garlic, peeled; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.5 cup walnuts, toasted (see Tips); 2 slices whole-wheat sandwich bread, crusts removed, torn into pieces; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram or 1 teaspoon dried; 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1 1/2 cups cooked or canned (rinsed) lentils (see Tips); 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, vegetarian (see Note) or regular; 3 teaspoons canola oil, divided; 4 whole-wheat hamburger buns, toasted; 4 pieces leaf lettuce; 4 slices tomato or jarred roasted red pepper; 4 thin slices red onion

Lentil Burgers

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Walnuts and fresh marjoram accent these vegan lentil burgers. Substitute oregano for marjoram if you like. Serve with a smear of whole-grain mustard and roasted sweet potato wedges.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on August 16, 2019

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Healthy Aging Healthy Pregnancy Heart Healthy High Fiber High-Protein Low Sodium Low-Calorie Vegan Vegetarian

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Ingredients

1 large clove garlic, peeled
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup walnuts, toasted (see Tips)
2 slices whole-wheat sandwich bread, crusts removed, torn into pieces
1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram or 1 teaspoon dried
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 cups cooked or canned (rinsed) lentils (see Tips)
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, vegetarian (see Note) or regular
3 teaspoons canola oil, divided
4 whole-wheat hamburger buns, toasted
4 pieces leaf lettuce
4 slices tomato or jarred roasted red pepper
4 thin slices red onion

Directions

Coarsely chop garlic; sprinkle with salt and mash to a paste with the side of the knife. Coarsely chop walnuts in a food processor. Add bread, marjoram, pepper and the garlic paste; process until coarse crumbs form. Add lentils and Worcestershire; process until the mixture just comes together in a mass. Form into four 3-inch patties (about 1/3 cup each).
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties until browned on the bottom, 2 to 4 minutes. Carefully turn over; reduce heat to medium-low. Drizzle the remaining 1 teaspoon oil around the burgers and cook until browned on the other side and heated through, 4 to 6 minutes more. Serve on buns with lettuce, tomato (or red pepper) and onion.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 1, tightly wrap in plastic and refrigerate for up to 1 day or freeze for up to 3 months. If frozen, let defrost in the refrigerator before cooking.

Tips:
To toast nuts: Spread whole nuts on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F, stirring once, until fragrant, 7 to 9 minutes. Toast chopped, small or sliced nuts in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.

To cook lentils: Place in a saucepan, cover with at least 1 inch of water, bring to a simmer and cook until just tender, 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the type of lentil. Drain and rinse with cold water. 1 cup dry lentils = about 2 1/2 cups cooked. Or use canned lentils: 15-ounce can = 1 1/2 cups. Rinse canned lentils before cooking with them to reduce the sodium by about 35%.

Note: Regular Worcestershire sauce contains anchovies and is not vegetarian. Look for vegetarian Worcestershire--flavored with molasses, soy sauce and vinegar--near other bottled sauces in natural foods stores or in the natural foods section of well-stocked supermarkets.

Storage smarts: For long-term freezer storage, wrap your food in a layer of plastic wrap followed by a layer of foil. The plastic will help prevent freezer burn while the foil will help keep off-odors from seeping into the food.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

375	Calories
15g	Fat
50g	Carbs
15g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 375
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 50g	18%
Dietary Fiber 12g	42%
Total Sugars 7g
Added Sugars 4g	8%
Protein 15g	31%
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 2g	8%
Vitamin A 688IU	14%
Vitamin C 6mg	6%
Folate 183mcg	46%
Sodium 416mg	18%
Calcium 120mg	9%
Iron 5mg	27%
Magnesium 104mg	25%
Potassium 616mg	13%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.