Description
Hearty Lentil Walnut Veggie Burgers combine protein‑rich lentils, crunchy walnuts, garlic, onion, smoked paprika, cumin, and a hint of salt, bound with an egg and olive oil. Perfect for a quick, nutritious dinner or meal prep, these baked or pan‑seared patties are flavorful, satisfying, and ideal for vegetarians seeking a wholesome burger alternative.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked brown or green lentils
- 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup onion chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook lentils until tender and drain.
- Toast walnuts in a dry skillet, then chop finely.
- Sauté garlic and onion in olive oil until translucent.
- In a bowl combine lentils, walnuts, sautéed aromatics, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, egg, and remaining olive oil. Mix until just combined.
- Form mixture into four patties.
- Bake at 375°F for 25‑30 minutes, flipping halfway, or pan‑sear 4‑5 minutes per side.
- Rest 2‑3 minutes and serve.
Notes
- For a vegan version
- replace the egg with a flax‑egg. Chill the mixture before shaping to improve firmness. Serve on whole‑grain buns with lettuce
- tomato
- and avocado mayo.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking or Pan‑searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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