Recipe: Lentil Nut Burgers with Cilantro Vinaigrette 2/26/20, 9:33 AM

! Main, Meatless Mains

August 8, 2017

Not all veggie burgers are created equal! This

tasty vegan version has plenty of lean protein,
fiber, and flavor to keep everyone at your BBQ
full and happy.

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Recipe: Lentil Nut Burgers with Cilantro Vinaigrette 2/26/20, 9:33 AM

Ingredients

" 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

" 1 tbsp lime juice

" 1/2 tsp grated lime zest

" 1/2 tsp sea salt

" 2 tbsp plus 6 teaspoons olive oil

" 4 oz. white mushrooms, chopped (about 1 cup)

" 1 small onion, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)

" 3 cloves garlic, minced

" 1 tsp ground cumin

" 1/2 cup raw walnuts, finely chopped

" 1 (15-ounce) can organic black lentils, drained and rinsed

" 1 cup cooked brown rice

" 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

" 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

" Optional toppings: sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, and/or fennel

Directions

1 Combine the cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt
in a small bowl; whisk in 2 tablespoons of the oil in a slow, steady
stream. Set aside.

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Recipe: Lentil Nut Burgers with Cilantro Vinaigrette 2/26/20, 9:33 AM

2 Heat 2 teaspoons of the remaining oil in a medium nonstick skillet

over medium heat. Add the mushrooms, onion, garlic, and cumin and
cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the
walnuts and cook until the nuts are lightly toasted, 2 to 3 minutes.
Transfer to a bowl.

3 Combine the lentils and rice in the bowl of a food processor and pulse
until coarsely chopped; add to the mushrooms. Stir in the parsley,
remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the pepper. Form into four 1/2-inch-
thick patties.

4 Heat the remaining 4 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over

medium heat. Add the patties and cook, turning once, until browned
and heated through, 9 to 10 minutes. Transfer to serving plates and
top with any of the optional toppings and the cilantro vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 356 Sodium 301 mg Protein 12 grams

Total Fat 21 grams Saturated Fat Total

2 grams Carbohydrates
33 grams

Dietary Fiber
9 grams

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