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Lentil Walnut Veggie Burgers

Discover a deliciously wholesome twist on classic burgers with these Lentil Walnut Veggie Burgers, bursting with nutty flavors and satisfying textures.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Vegetarian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup brown or green lentils, cooked
  • 1 cup walnuts, toasted
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 egg, beaten (or flax egg for vegan) To make vegan, mix 1 tablespoon of flaxseed meal with 2.5 tablespoons of water.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant. Let cool.
  2. In a food processor, pulse toasted walnuts until coarsely ground.
  3. Add cooked lentils to the food processor with walnuts. Pulse until combined but not a paste.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Stir in breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, beaten egg, olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  5. Mix well until everything is evenly combined.
  6. Form the mixture into 4-6 patties.
Cooking
  1. Cook patties in a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and heated through.
  2. Serve on burger buns with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in a skillet for crispy goodness.