LENTIL-GRAIN BURGERS MY KIDS WILL EAT!
My children actually *beg* for these, and even my vegan-suspicious parents and sister had to admit they liked them. The original recipe is from the "Lean, Lucious, & Meatless" cookbook. I usually omit the cayenne and paprika and decrease the onion (I'm the only onion-lover in the house) and add ground flax and occasionally wheat germ, whatever. We eat it in pitas, on bread, with cheese, BBQ sauce, ketchup or tahini. I even stir-fry/scrambled it once when it didn't get sticky enough to make patties and served it over rice and they wolfed it down that way. We eat it quite a bit, especially during Lent. :o) Do make sure to cook it slowly enough to get really sticky or it will be very hard to keep the patties together when you flip them. It will keep several days in the fridge, chilling until you need it (prep time does not include chilling; not completely necessary in my experience, but helpful). The patties reheat well, too.
Provided by winkki
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in heavy pan on med heat.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low.
- Simmer uncovered 50 min, or until all liquid is gone and mixture is very sticky.
- (Don't cook it too fast or it won't be sticky enough to hold together-- if liquid is gone and mixture doesn't seem to stick, add a little more water and continue simmering.) Stir periodically throughout and then frequently near end of cooking time to prevent scorching.
- Remove from heat, place in covered container, and chill thoroughly, preferably overnight.
- To cook burgers: Preheat skillet on medium, spray lightly with non-stick spray if desired.
- Wet hands lightly and shape patties from approx 1/2 cup chilled mixture each.
- Cook until browned on both sides-- turn carefully!
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coolkid86
[email protected]I'm not vegan or vegetarian, but I love these burgers. They're a healthy and delicious alternative to beef burgers.
Wise Lomani
[email protected]These burgers are a great way to use up leftover lentils. I always have a bag of lentils in my pantry, so I can make these burgers any time.
Mahnoor Akhtar
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my burgers fell apart when I tried to flip them. Maybe I didn't cook them long enough?
robert adams
[email protected]These burgers are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so much better than store-bought veggie burgers.
Ema Svaljek
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook lentils, and this recipe is a keeper. The burgers are flavorful and satisfying.
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[email protected]These burgers are a great meatless option for a summer cookout.
sami lol
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the burgers turned out perfectly. I served them on whole-wheat buns with lettuce, tomato, and onion.
Pregold Esiene
[email protected]These burgers are a great way to get your kids to eat lentils. They're packed with protein and fiber, and they taste great too.
Modeanu Emmanu
[email protected]Just made these burgers and they were fantastic! My kids loved them.
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[email protected]Easy and delicious.
favour joshua
[email protected]Yum!
Santo Choudhury
[email protected]These burgers were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll add some more moisture next time, maybe with some grated vegetables or a sauce.
Yau Hassandbm
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lentils, but these burgers were surprisingly good. The combination of lentils, grains, and spices was perfect.
lol gamer
[email protected]These lentil burgers were a hit with my family! They were easy to make and packed with flavor. I especially loved the crispy edges.