The Social Chef Lentil Burgers

Published on April 7, 2014 | In American | By The Social Chef |

- Prep Time
- 10 Minutes
- Cook Time
- 45 Minutes
- Difficulty Level

Every year I give up a few things for Lent. I am not Catholic but I always give up a few things from Ash Wednesday to Easter. The foods I give up consist of pizza, pasta, potatoes, alcohol, bread, sweets and red meat. The past 3-years I started doing a Daniel fast the last 21-days, which is only eating fruits, whole grains and vegetables. It’s not easy but I prepare myself well in advance mentally. My friend from my church in Florida, Joanne shared with me a lentil patty recipe and it looked and sounded fantastic. I made a few changes and created The Social Chef Lentil Burgers. I have to admit, being a carnivore lentil burgers don’t really sound all that appealing. But I can tell you I really enjoyed this and I bet on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, sliced onion and a pickle you would enjoy this. Give it a try, certainly a healthy alternative to red meat.

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lentils cooked and drained
1/4 cup red onion minced
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup oatmeal pulsed in Cuisinart
2 oz frozen spinach drained
4 garlic cloves minced
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce minced
1 teaspoon adobo sauce
1 cob of corn, kernels removed (or 1/4 cup frozen corn)
1/4 cup diced portobello
1/4 cup brown rice flour (more or less, use as needed)
Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Using a ricer, potato masher to fork, smash lentils 2/3 of lentils
2. Using a large bowl combine all ingredients (except flour ), 1/2 teaspoon salt and fold well to combine
3. As needed add flour and stir until you can form a patty and doesn't separate
4. Using a nonstick pan over medium heat add 2 tablespoons olive oil and fry until it gets slightly brown and crisp
5. Serve with a squeeze of fresh lime juice (optional)

Servings : 8-12
Ready in : 55
Course : Appetizer, Entrée
Recipe Type : Beans, Healthy Recipes, Vegan

Instructions

1. Using a ricer, potato masher to fork, smash lentils 2/3 of lentils
2. Using a large bowl combine all ingredients (except flour ), 1/2 teaspoon salt and fold well to combine
3. As needed add flour and stir until you can form a patty and doesn't separate
4. Using a nonstick pan over medium heat add 2 tablespoons olive oil and fry until it gets slightly brown and crisp
5. Serve with a squeeze of fresh lime juice (optional)

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The Social Chef

Michael Van Horn (aka MJ) 'The Social Chef', has incorporated his passion for culinary with his love and artistic ability of photography, his infatuation with writing, his charismatic ways of ...