These lentil burgers are super easy and fast to prepare. They hold up well, and have a great texture, not at all pasty like some veggie burgers. I had these last night with sweet potato fries and had to hold myself back from eating all of them by myself!
Easy Lentil Burgers
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cup (or 2 10-oz cans) cooked and drained lentils
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (see notes)
- 1/2 cup stuffed green olives, sliced
- 1 cup Panko (see notes)
- 1 tsp salt
- oil for frying or baking
Instructions
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If you're using canned lentils, rinse and drain.
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Put the lentils into a blender with the walnuts and olives. Pulse a few times until you have a chunky mix.
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Put the mix into a mixing bowl and add the Panko crumbs and 1 t. salt (if desired), mixing thoroughly.
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Let mix sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the Panko to absorb any excess moisture. If the mix is too crumbly to form patties, add a little water, 1 T. at a time, to get a good consistency.
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Form into 4 - 6 patties, depending how big you want them.
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If frying, cook in a small amount of oil or a nonstick pan for about 3 minutes on each side, or until brown. If baking, cook for about 30-35 minutes in a 375F (185C) oven until brown, flipping (carefully) halfway through. I recommend that you use a nonstick pan or oiled parchment paper.
Notes
You can substitute sunflower seeds for all or part of the walnuts if you wish, and gluten free breadcrumbs for the Panko.