Lentil Walnut Burgers

Name: Lentil Walnut Burgers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped red onions; 1 clove of garlic; 1/4 inch ginger; 1/3 cup walnuts; 1/4 cup packed cilantro; 3/4 tsp salt or more; 3/4 tsp EACH of ground cumin; 1/2 tsp garlic; 1/2 tsp cayenne; 1/2 tsp garam masala; 3-4 basil leaves; 3/4 cup cooked brown or white rice; 1 1/2 cups cooked brown lentils or 1 15 oz can. I used Indian brown lentils; 2 tsp ketchup or bbq sauce; 1 tsp oil; 1 flax egg; 3-4 tbsp breadcrumbs or flour

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
250 kcal
Cuisine
American

Lentil Walnut Burgers

Danielle Hudson

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Spiced Lentil Walnut Burgers. Flavorful Burger patties with avocado ranch. Vegan Burger Recipe. Soyfree Easily gluten-free. Makes 4 to 5 large patties. Use gluten-free breadcrumbs or flour to make gf and serve the patties with dressing over a salad.

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Ingredients

Servings

1/2 cup chopped red onions
1 clove of garlic
1/4 inch ginger
1/3 cup walnuts
1/4 cup packed cilantro
3/4 tsp salt or more depends on if the lentils were salted
3/4 tsp EACH of ground cumin coriander
1/2 tsp garlic
1/2 tsp cayenne hot! or use sweet paprika + a good dash of black pepper for less heat
1/2 tsp garam masala
3-4 basil leaves optional
3/4 cup cooked brown or white rice
1 1/2 cups cooked brown lentils or 1 15 oz can. I used Indian brown lentils
2 tsp ketchup or bbq sauce
1 tsp oil
1 flax egg 1 tbsp flax seed meal mixed in 2.5 tbsp warm water, let sit for 2 minutes
3-4 tbsp breadcrumbs or flour use gf breadcrumbs or flour to make gf

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Instructions

In a processor, process onion, garlic, ginger, walnuts and cilantro until finely chopped. Alternatively, cook the onions and garlic in 1/2 tsp oil until they are golden and then add to the processor.
Add the spices, salt, basil, rice, half of the cooked lentils and pulse a few times until well combined. Transfer to a bowl with the rest of the lentils. Add ketchup, oil, flax egg and mix everything until evenly mixed in. Mash a bit if needed and mix in. Taste and adjust salt, spice, herbs if needed. Add in the breadcrumbs or flour and mix in. Let the mixture chill for 10 minutes.
If the chilled mixture is too wet, add in more flour or breadcrumbs. The amount needed depends on the moisture in the veggies, the kind of lentils and just general mood of things in the mixture. Add more breadcrumbs or flour if too sticky wet. Add another flax egg if too crumbly to make patties.
Shape into 4 large patties. Pack well. Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Add a drizzle of oil and spread it around. Place patties on the skillet and cook for 4 to 6 minutes per side.
Serve with vegan ranch/avocado ranch or mayo or ketchup, mustard or other dressing of choice. Add some caramelized onions or other toppings.

Notes

For variation: add some mushrooms and cook with the onions. Add 2 tbsp nutritional yeast.
To Bake: I normally bake lentil burger patties at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes, then flip and bake another 10 or more minutes until golden. I haven't tried baking these particular patties. Let me know if you do.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 250kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 9g (14%) Sodium 463mg (19%) Potassium 395mg (11%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 190IU (4%) Vitamin C 3.1mg (3%) Calcium 42mg (4%) Iron 3.6mg (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 250 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	250kcal	13%
Carbohydrates	33g	11%
Protein	10g	20%
Fat	9g	14%
Sodium	463mg	19%
Potassium	395mg	8%
Fiber	8g	32%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	190IU	4%
Vitamin C	3.1mg	3%
Calcium	42mg	4%
Iron	3.6mg	20%