Lentil Walnut Burgers Recipes

LENTIL WALNUT BURGERS

Steps:

• Soak lentils overnight in enough water to cover.
• Cook lentils in boiling water until tender; drain.
• Finely dice the mushrooms, green pepper, celery, carrots, garlic, onion, and walnuts.
• Saute the vegetables and walnuts in margarine. Add salt, black pepper, chili powder, and mustard and stir well.
• In a bowl, mix sauted vegetables, lentils, and rolled oats. Mash together moderately.
• Add tomato paste, eggs, and Worcestershire and mix well.
• Form into 5 large flat patties.
• Broil until browned and crispy, about 6-8 minutes on each side.
• Top each patty with a slice of cheddar and return to the broiler until cheese is melted.

LENTIL WALNUT BURGERS

Steps:

• Combine walnuts, breadcrumbs, garlic, cumin, corander, pepper flakes, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a food processor.
• Process until finely ground.
• Add the lentils and 1 Tablespoon oil; pluse until coarsely chopped.
• Some of the lentils should remain whole.
• In a large bowl, whisk egg.
• Add lentil mixture and stir well.
• Divide the lentil mixture into 4 equal size parts, and roll into balls.
• Flatten them into 3/4 inch patties.
• Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet.
• Add burgers and cook over medium low heat until crisp and browned, turning gently after 8 to 10 minutes.
• Cook another 8-10 minutes.
• Serve on buns as a sandwich, adding your favorite garnishes: tomatoes, pickles, lettuce, etc.
• Or, serve as a main dish with your favorite sauce.

SPICY LENTIL-WALNUT BURGERS

Steps:

• In the bowl of a food processor, combine walnuts, breadcrumbs, garlic, jalapeno, cumin, coriander, red pepper flakes, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; process until finely ground. Add lentils, onion, and 1 tablespoon oil; pulse until coarsely chopped (some lentils should remain whole).
• In a large bowl, whisk egg. Add lentil mixture; mix until well combined. Divide into quarters; roll into balls, and flatten with the palm of your hands into 3/4-inch-thick patties.
• Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add burgers; cook, turning once, over medium-low heat until crisp and browned, 8 to 10 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Serve burgers in pitas with sauce, avocado, and cherry tomatoes.

LENTIL-WALNUT BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the lentils in a small saucepan, and cover with water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer. Cover, and cook until the lentils are tender but still holding their shape, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain well and cool.
• Meanwhile, spread the walnuts on a baking sheet, and toast in the oven until fragrant and darkened, about 10 minutes. Let cool.
• In a food processor, combine the walnuts, breadcrumbs, garlic, cumin, coriander, red pepper flakes, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; process until finely ground. Add the lentils and 1 tablespoon of the oil; pulse until coarsely chopped (some lentils should remain whole).
• In a large bowl, whisk the egg. Add the lentil mixture; mix well. Divide into 4 equal-size parts; roll into balls, and flatten with the palm of your hand into 3/4-inch-thick patties.
• Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add the burgers; cook over medium-low heat until crisp and browned, turning gently with a thin-edged spatula, 8 to 10 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Serve with yogurt-cilantro sauce, if desired.
• Yogurt-cilantro Sauce
• In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, cilantro, and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.

LENTIL-WALNUT BURGERS

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine walnuts, breadcrumbs, garlic, cumin, coriander, pepper flakes, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; process until finely ground. Add lentils and 1 tablespoon oil; pulse until coarsely chopped (some lentils should remain whole).
• In a large bowl, whisk egg. Add lentil mixture; mix well. Divide into 4 equal-size parts; roll into balls, and flatten with the palm of your hand into 3/4-inch-thick patties.
• Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add burgers; cook over medium-low heat until crisp and browned, turning gently with a thin-edged spatula, 8 to 10 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Serve with Yogurt-Cilantro Sauce, if desired.