Walnut Lentil Veggie Burgers

By Something Nutritious - Gal Shua-Haim
Total Time
50 Mins
Serves
10
Serving Size
1 Burger
Meal
Dinner Lunch
Course
Appetizers Main

DESCRIPTION

These Walnut Lentil Veggie Burgers are hearty and delicious. Serve them for dinner when you're on a time crunch or whip them up for your next backyard BBQ!

Prep Time
20 Mins
Cook Time
30 Mins
Total Time
50 Mins
Calories
170
Total Fat
12
Saturated Fat
1.5
Trans Fat
0
Polyunsaturated Fat
7.467
Monounsaturated Fat
2.947
Cholesterol
0
Sodium
125
Carbohydrates
13
Dietary Fiber
4
Total Sugars
2
Protein
6
Vitamin D
0
Calcium
30
Iron
2
Potassium
250

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups California walnuts
  • 1 ½ cups cooked brown lentils
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • ½ cup chopped yellow onion
  • ½ cup oat flour
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Olive oil

Optional for Serving

  • Small rolls, lettuce, sliced tomato, sliced red onion and any of your favorite burger toppings

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place the walnuts, lentils, carrots and onion to a food processor or blender. Pulse for 20 seconds. Scrape down the sides and scoop the mixture from the bottom to the top. Repeat twice more. The mixture should be mostly mashed with some larger pieces still remaining- not a complete paste.
  3. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the flour, balsamic, spices, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Mix well using your hands.
  4. To make the burgers, I like to wet my hands or add some oil between my hands so the mixture is easier to work with. Take about ¼ cup of the mixture and shape into little burgers.
  5. Divide mixture into 10 equal portions. Using wet or lightly oiled hands shape into small 10 burger patties. Place on prepared baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil.
  6. Bake for 15 minutes, then flip and brush lightly with oil again. Cook for 15 minutes more.
    Alternately, they can be cooked in a skillet with a little olive oil over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Serve on rolls with any desired toppings.
  7. Burgers may be stored in a covered contain in the refrigerator up to 5 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.