Savory Lentil-Mushroom Burgers

Name: Savory Lentil-Mushroom Burgers
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons chia seeds; 473 milliliters cooked lentils (green or brown), well drained; 1 teaspoons dried basil; 0 teaspoons dried thyme; 3 cloves garlic; 170 grams mushrooms, washed; 79 milliliters old fashioned oats (certified gluten-free, if necessary); 1 medium onion; 1 teaspoons dried oregano; 6 servings Generous grating black pepper; 2 Tbsps potato starch or cornstarch (see note below); 1 teaspoons salt (optional or to taste); 1 teaspoons smoked paprika; 1 Tbsp soy sauce or wheat-free tamari (omit for soy-free); 1 Tbsp tomato paste; 3 Tbsps warm water

Savory Lentil-Mushroom Burgers might be just the American recipe you are searching for. Watching your figure? This gluten free and vegan recipe has 154 calories, 10g of protein, and 1g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 6. This recipe covers 13% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour. Head to the store and pick up paprika, generous grating pepper, old fashioned oats, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

Mix the chia seeds and warm water in a small bowl and set aside. Chop the onion finely.

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Chia Seeds

Onion

Water

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Bowl

Place the mushrooms into the food processor and pulse until they are finely minced. Mince the garlic.

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Mushrooms

Garlic

Ground Meat

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Food Processor

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.

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Frying Pan

Add the onions and cook until they begin to brown, adding a splash of water if they begin to stick. Stir in the mushrooms and garlic and another splash of water. Cover and cook until the mushrooms soften (about 2-3 minutes), stirring often. When the mushrooms have softened, transfer them to the food processor and add the lentils. Pulse until the lentils are just combined with the mushrooms.

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Mushrooms

Lentils

Garlic

Onion

Water

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Add the chia seed mixture and all remaining ingredients and pulse to combine well. It’s okay if a few lentils remain whole, but the mixture should be more sticky than crumbly. If it seems too wet, add a little more oats. Scrape the mixture into a bowl and set aside for about 15 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375F and line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or with parchment paper. Shape the burger mixture into 6 patties, each about 3 inches wide and 3/4 inch thick.

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Chia Seeds

Lentils

Oats

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Place them on the prepared pan and bake for about 30 minutes. Since ovens can vary, check them after 25 minutes to make sure they are firm in the middle but not burning and give extra time if necessary. Use a spatula to remove the burgers from the baking sheet.

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