Lentil and Almond Burgers Recipe

Quick Info:

 Servings
Contains NutsContains EggVegetarianGERD-FriendlyHeart-HealthyDiabetes-Friendly

Nutritional Info (Per serving):

Calories: 228, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 276mg, Dietary Fiber: 7g, Total Fat: 9g, Carbs: 27g, Cholesterol: 41mg, Protein: 11g

Carb Choices: 1.5

Recipe Source:

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 45 mins

Rest Time: 1 h 10 mins

Total Time: 2 h 10 mins

Ingredients

• 6 cup(s) water
• 1 cup(s) lentils, brown, or green French lentils
• 2 tablespoon oil, olive, extra virgin, divided
• 3/4 cup(s) carrot(s), finely chopped
• 1/3 cup(s) shallot(s), finely chopped
• 1/3 cup(s) celery, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup(s) nuts, almonds, sliced
• 1 teaspoon thyme, fresh, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper, black ground
• 1 large egg yolk(s), lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Preparation

1. Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan. Stir in lentils, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until very tender and beginning to break down, about 25 minutes for brown lentils or 30 minutes for green lentils. Drain in a fine-mesh sieve.

2. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add carrot, shallots and celery and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add almonds, thyme, salt and pepper; continue cooking until the almonds are lightly browned, about 2 minutes.

 

3. Transfer the mixture to a food processor; add 1 cup of the cooked lentils. Pulse several times, scraping down the sides once or twice, until the mixture is coarsely ground.

 

4. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in the remaining lentils. Let cool for 10 minutes. Mix in egg yolk and lemon juice. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

 

5. Form the lentil mixture into 5 patties. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet, preferably cast-iron, over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Turn gently and continue to cook until lightly browned and heated through, 3 to 4 minutes more. Serve immediately.