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Millet, Sweet Potato and Lentil Veggie Burgers
Millet adds texture to these hearty burgers made with savory lentils and tender roasted sweet potatoes.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 8 burgers
Calories: 184 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ¾ cups dry millet
- ½ cup dry brown lentils or 1 (15 ounce) can cooked lentils, drained and rinsed
- 3 cups peeled and diced sweet potato about 1 large sweet potato
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 ¼ teaspoons salt divided
- ½ teaspoon black pepper divided
- 1 large egg beaten
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
184kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
419mg
(17%)
Potassium
340mg
(10%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
7113IU
(142%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8burgers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 184
% 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.