Mushroom Lentil Burgers
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
40 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
4 burgers
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Calories
300 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Mushroom Lentil Burgers
Description
This recipe starts by simmering lentils briefly with a bay leaf to partially cook them, then cooling and discarding the bay leaf. Ground mushrooms and lentils are cooked with garlic and olive oil, then deglazed with red wine. Vegetable or mushroom broth, soy sauce, oats, and Italian seasoning are stirred in to absorb moisture and bind the mixture. After seasoning, the mixture is divided into burger-sized patties and baked.
The combination of mushrooms and lentils creates a meaty texture, while oats help hold the patties together. Garlic and Italian seasoning provide aromatic depth, and soy sauce adds umami and saltiness. The baking firms the patties for grilling or pan frying later.
Serve the burgers on buns with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, or condiments of choice for a meatless option with earthy flavor and satisfying texture. They can be customized with preferred toppings and sauces.
Ingredients
- ½ cup brown lentils rinsed and picked over
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup water
- 8 oz white mushrooms
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp red wine
- ½ cup vegetable broth or mushroom broth
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or liquid aminos
- ½ cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 4 burger buns plus lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and whatever else you like on your burgers
Instructions
- Combine lentils, bay leaf, and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. (Yes, the lentils will be undercooked—don't cook them for the time indicated on the package!) Remove from heat, drain, and cool slightly. Discard bay leaf.
- Add mushrooms and lentils to food processor. Pulse until coarsely chopped.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds), stirring constantly. Stir in mushroom-lentil mixture. Cook for about 4 minutes or until browned, stirring constantly.
- Add red wine to skillet and cook until evaporated. Stir in broth, soy sauce, oats, and Italian seasoning. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until liquid has been absorbed. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste and allow to cool slightly.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (or spray it with oil or cooking spray). Divide the burger mixture into 4 patties and pat them into shape on the baking sheet. You want them to be pretty tightly packed because that will help them hold their shape.
- Bake them for 20–30 minutes, or until the patties are browned and cooked through. Use a spatula to carefully transfer patties to buns, then top them with all of your fabulous burger toppings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4burgers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 300 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 300kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 592mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 532mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 83IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 109mg | 11% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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