Lentil-Mushroom Burger, Vegan + Gluten-Free
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Recipe type: burger
Cuisine: vegan
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Serves: 6-8
 
Ingredients
  • 1 cup dry green lentils
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
  • 2 tbs ground flax seed
  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • ¼ cup flour of your choice (I used buckwheat)
  • 1 tbs tamari
  • 2 tsp vegan worcesterdhire
  • 1 tsp liquid smoke
  • dash salt and pepper
Instructions
  1. To prepare lentils, bring vegetable broth to boil. Add lentils and simmer for 35-40 minutes, until all water is absorbed.
  2. In a small pan, heat olive oil at medium. Add onion and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and saute until everything softens (7-10 minutes).
  3. Preheat oven to 375°. Grease a baking sheet.
  4. When lentils are cooked, transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Use a potato masher to mash them, leaving a little texture.
  5. Stir in mushroom mixture and all remaining ingredients. Mix until thoroughly combined.
  6. Wet hands and form patties, using about ¾ cup mixture for each. There should be enough to make 6 large or 8 medium burgers. Place on baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 25 minutes then remove from oven and flip burgers. Return to oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes, until the outsides are crispy. Serve right away, refrigerate or freeze for later.
Recipe by The Colorful Kitchen at https://thecolorfulkitchen.com/2016/03/21/7003/