Red Lentil Burgers

Diabetic - Diet and Healthy

Red lentils are my favorite. I was craving something lentil-y and found a recipe that was just what i wanted after I changed it up a little. I topped them with cherry tomatoes and garlic sprouts. I will totally make this again, it was so amazing!

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 burgers

Red Lentil Burgers

Ingredients

1 ½ cups hot water

1 cup red lentils

1 large onion

minced

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

5 cloves garlic

minced

1 tablespoon spicy Dijon mustard

or more to taste

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon dried parsley

1 teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

or as needed

cooking spray

Banana Oat Bars

Diet and Healthy

Directions

Step 1

Combine water and lentils in a saucepan; bring to a boil and cook until the water is completely absorbed and the lentils tender yet holding form 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer lentils to a large bowl and let cool.

Step 2

Stir onion cilantro garlic mustard cumin parsley garlic powder and red pepper flakes into the lentils; add flour as needed to help absorb excess moisture and bind ingredients together. Shape lentil mixture into 4 patties.

Step 3

Prepare a large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat.

Step 4

Cook burgers in the hot skillet until firm and hot in the center 4 to 7 minutes per side.

Nutritional Information

Red Lentil Burgers

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 218.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 14g 28%

Carbohydrates: 38.9g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 15.9g 64%

Sugars: 2.9g

Fat: 1.1g 2%

Saturated Fat: 0.1g 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 400.6IU 8%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.9mg 30%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 25%

Vitamin C: 7.5mg 13%

Folate: 246.9mcg 62%

Calcium: 64.2mg 6%

Iron: 5.1mg 29%

Magnesium: 72.5mg 26%

Potassium: 594.6mg 17%

Sodium: 106.2mg 4%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 30%

Calories From Fat: 9.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.