A meatless vegetable, lentil and tofu burger that has awesome texture and tastes great, too. Size of burgers is optional. Make small ones and eat like "nuggets" as a snack food or appetizer. They can also be pressed onto a bamboo skewer or pop-stick for a veggie sate effect. I have been cooking professionally for 25+ years and I tend to write recipes that have a lot of leeway and variation built into them. I apologize. The most important thing about this recipe is this: After the "batter" has chilled, if it is not a bit heavy and paste like, you need to add more flour, or even some fresh or dried whole wheat bread crumbs. Egg rings are also good to use to help form them into shape. Once you have cooked them they may be frozen and then defrosted. You can also put them onto a BBQ after the first cooking to give them a BBQ taste. This stuff is pretty much bullet proof, so have some fun with it. Don't tell your kids they are healthy and you might be surprised at the reaction when they do eat them. I have also breaded and fried them after cooking once and then prepared them Parmesan style with mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce with a side of pasta. And, I have stuffed them into burritos, too. Again, use your imagination and enjoy. Bean appetite!
Provided by mtnthai
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 10 or more it depends on the size you make them
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients and 2/3 of the cooked lentils in a food processor and puree. Reserve 1/3 of the lentils whole.
- Remove puree and add whole lentils.
- Add flour, Adjust consistency with more flour if too wet.
- Chill "batter" at least 20 - 30 minutes until firm. Can sit for a day no problem.
- Cook on a hot WELL OILED Teflon or cast iron pan or griddle buy dropping like biscuit batter and then forming into burger patties with a spatula. Make them as big or small as you like. (You can even make them into hot dog/sausage configure and cook like that, too.) When its time to turn them over, turn and press sides back into burger.
- Cook until done.
- Cool.
- Eat or Freeze.
- To Serve:.
- Microwave or let stand until defrosted if you froze them.
- Grill or microwave until hot through.
- Top with cheese if desired.
- Finish like a meat burger and garnish with veggies, lettuce, tomato and onion. Serve with coleslaw, french fries and pickles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.2, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 424.3, Carbohydrate 60.4, Fiber 19.5, Sugar 3.2, Protein 22.7
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Katelyn Quinney
[email protected]These burgers are a great way to use up leftover lentils.
Anisha Shakya
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. These burgers are a delicious and healthy addition to my meal plan.
moheen akhtar
[email protected]These nuggets are a great source of protein for vegetarians and vegans.
Rory Mercury
[email protected]I love the fact that these burgers can be made ahead of time and frozen.
Md Mahabur Sarkar
[email protected]These burgers are a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into your diet.
mohammed juneydi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lentils, but these burgers were surprisingly good. I'll definitely be making them again.
Brianna Watson
[email protected]These nuggets are a lifesaver for busy weeknights. They're quick and easy to make, and my kids love them.
Akwasi Amankwah
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to use lentils, and these burgers are a great option. They're healthy, delicious, and easy to make.
SI J AN GIRI
[email protected]These burgers are so versatile. I've served them on buns with lettuce and tomato, and I've also crumbled them up and used them as a taco filling.
M Sawl
[email protected]The crispy coating on these nuggets is the perfect complement to the savory filling. I could eat them all day!
S Said
[email protected]The spices in these burgers really give them a unique flavor. I love the combination of cumin, coriander, and chili powder.
Jetro Ngobeni
[email protected]I love that these burgers are made with lentils. They're a great source of protein and fiber.
Cromwell Kraai
[email protected]These nuggets are a great alternative to chicken nuggets. They're healthier and just as tasty.
Rehman Ali552 Rehman Ali552
[email protected]I've made these burgers several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.
PodrumKaleto
[email protected]I made these burgers for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious they were.
Apollo Cosmos
[email protected]These nuggets were a great way to get my kids to eat their lentils. They loved the crispy coating and the savory filling.
Anwar Shehzad
[email protected]I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed these lentil burgers. They were moist and flavorful, and the spices were just right.
bleh draws
[email protected]These lentil burgers and nuggets were a hit with my family! They were easy to make and packed with flavor.