Healthy Burgers
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
9
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Calories
125 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Healthy Burgers
Description
The recipe incorporates lean ground beef mixed briefly with cooked, drained lentils, salt, onion powder, and garlic powder. The lentils serve as a mild binder and nutrient boost while keeping the texture familiar to standard beef patties. After forming thinner patties about half an inch thick, they are cooked in a skillet preheated to medium-high with oil spray. Cooking in batches prevents overcrowding, ensuring proper browning.
As the edges begin browning in 3 to 4 minutes, flipping the burgers helps achieve a balanced crust and juicy interior. This cooking method yields patties that hold well and combine flavors subtly with added onion and garlic hints.
Nutrition information for one of nine patties is provided as an estimate. The recipe highlights the blending technique rather than pureeing to preserve some texture from the lentils. This approach balances flavor and enhanced nutrition while maintaining a recognizable burger form.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1 (15 oz. can) lentils about 1 1/2 cups, drained & rinsed, cooked
- 1 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- In a large food processor fitted with an "S" blade, add the ground beef, drained lentils, salt, onion powder, and garlic powder. Process briefly, until the mixture sticks together, but isn't totally pureed. You just want the lentils to blend in with the meat. (Alternatively, you can mix this all together by hand in a bowl.)
- Use a 1/3 cup measure to scoop the meat, then roll it into a ball between your hands and flatten into patties about a 1/2-inch thick. The thinner the burgers are, the less noticeable the lentils will be. Repeat with the remaining mixture, forming 8 to 9 patties in total.
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium high heat, then spray it with cooking oil before adding the patties. (I can usually fit 3 patties in a 10-inch skillet at once, but you may be able to cook them all at once on a griddle.) Add the burgers, and sprinkle the tops with a little extra salt, if you like. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the edges are starting to brown.
- Flip the burgers (you should see a nice sear on the side you just flipped) and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, until they are done to your liking. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160ºF, if you want to check with a meat thermometer. Repeat with the remainin burgers, until they are all cooked.
- Serve these healthy burgers warm, with your favorite toppings. Leftover burgers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days, as long as you store them within 2 hours of cooking. You can also freeze these for up to 4 months! Thaw the individual patties in the fridge overnight before reheating again.
Notes
- Nutrition info given is an estimate for one of nine patties from the recipe.
- Process briefly when mixing to avoid pureeing lentils; some texture should remain mixed with the beef.
- Cook burgers in batches to allow browning and avoid overcrowding the pan.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 9Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 125 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 125kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 293mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 351mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 4IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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