Millet, Sweet Potato and Lentil Veggie Burgers
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
50 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
8 burgers
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Calories
184 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Millet, Sweet Potato and Lentil Veggie Burgers
Description
The Millet, Sweet Potato and Lentil Veggie Burgers recipe blends three main cooked components: millet, brown lentils, and roasted sweet potatoes. Each ingredient is cooked separately — millet and lentils simmered until tender and water absorbed, while sweet potatoes are roasted with olive oil, salt, and pepper until fork tender. The cooked ingredients are then pulsed in a food processor to create a textured mixture that holds together when combined with egg, breadcrumbs, and spices including curry powder and garlic powder.
This combination produces patties with a balance of mild sweetness from the sweet potatoes and savory undertones from lentils and millet. The curry and garlic powder provide subtle warmth and depth. The egg and breadcrumbs help bind the mixture for shaping and cooking.
These veggie burgers can be baked or pan-fried and served on buns as a vegetarian entree or alongside salad and grains. Their rich texture and seasoning make them satisfying as a meat alternative with a wholesome vegetable base.
Ingredients
- ¾ cups millet dry
- ½ cup brown lentils or 1 (15 ounce) can cooked lentils, drained and rinsed, dry
- 3 cups sweet potato about 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 ¼ teaspoons salt divided
- ½ teaspoon black pepper divided
- 1 egg beaten, large
- 2 tablespoons bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- cooking spray
Instructions
- In a medium sized pot, cover the lentils with 1 cup of water, place over high heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the lentils are tender and water is absorbed, about 25 minutes. Set aside.
- In another medium sized pot, add millet and cover with 1½ cups of water. Place over high heat and bring the water to a boil. Lower heat, and simmer until millet is cooked through and all water is absorbed, 25-30 minutes.
- While the millet and lentils cook, preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange the diced sweet potatoes on a large sheet pan and drizzle with 2 teaspoons olive oil, then season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Place the sheet pan into the oven and roast until the sweet potatoes are fork tender, 25-30 minutes.
- Place the millet into a food processor and blend until most of it is broken down but it still has some texture, about 10 seconds. Place millet into a large bowl and repeat the same steps with the lentils and then the sweet potatoes.
- Add the rest of the ingredients to the bowl and mix until everything is combined. It's easiest to use your hands. Form the mixture into 8 patties (about ½ cup each). The burgers can be cooked immediately or chilled in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The longer you refrigerate the burgers, the firmer they will be.
- Spray a large skillet with cooking spray and place it over medium heat.Cook the burgers until browned and warmed through, 3-5 minutes on each side. Enjoy burgers with your favorite toppings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8burgers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 184 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 184kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 419mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 340mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 7113IU | 142% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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