Hearty Lentil Walnut Burgers
Makes 8 burgers
A satisfying, protein-rich veggie burger with deep smoky flavour and hearty texture.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked green or brown lentils
- 1 cup ground walnuts
- 1/2 cup cooked and cooled oats or quinoa
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 3 tbsp tomato paste or BBQ sauce
- 1½ tbsp tamari
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Mash lentils in a large bowl, leaving some texture. Add walnuts, oats or quinoa, onion, garlic, ground flax, nutritional yeast, tomato paste or BBQ sauce, tamari, paprika, cumin, and pepper. Mix well.
- Form into 8 patties. If the dough is too wet, refrigerate it for an hour or more or add 2 tablespoons of chickpea or other flour.
- Preheat grill to medium. Grill patties on a grill mat or BBQ tray for about 7-10 minutes per side, or until nicely browned.
- Serve on whole grain buns with your favourite toppings or with mushroom gravy, grilled potatoes, and grilled vegetables.
