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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Hudu Aedzea
[email protected]These burgers are a great way to get my kids to eat healthy. They love the taste, and I love that they're getting a healthy meal.
Fahd Benkaddour
[email protected]I love that these burgers are so versatile. I can serve them on buns, in lettuce wraps, or even over rice.
Irfan Khanna
[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 anytime.
Omar Saqre
[email protected]I've made these burgers several times now, and they're always a hit. They're a great way to change up our dinner routine.
Mohd Fareed
[email protected]These burgers are so easy to make, I can have them on the table in less than 30 minutes. They're a lifesaver on busy weeknights.
Jr Whitbeck
[email protected]I love that these burgers are gluten-free. They're a great option for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.
Sheila Mathis
[email protected]These burgers are a great way to sneak vegetables into your kids' diet. They're so delicious, they won't even know they're eating healthy.
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[email protected]I added a teaspoon of curry powder to the burger mixture, and it gave them a delicious flavor.
Md Prince Sohag
[email protected]I made these burgers with brown rice instead of quinoa, and they turned out great. They're a great way to use up leftover rice.
Jeffrey Bird
[email protected]I'm not a vegetarian, but I love these burgers. They're a great way to get a healthy meal without sacrificing flavor.
Edward Sencion
[email protected]These burgers are so flavorful and moist. I love the combination of lentils, quinoa, and vegetables.
Domingo Aguilar
[email protected]I made these burgers for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them, even the people who don't usually like lentils.
M Shahin
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to get my kids to eat more vegetables, and these burgers were a great way to do it. They're packed with lentils, which are a good source of protein and fiber.
arif khan joy khan
[email protected]These lentil burgers were a hit with my family! I loved that they were so easy to make, and my kids couldn't get enough of them.