Lentil burger patties
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Serving Size:
1 patty (97 g)
Lunch
Lentil patties are a tasty and inexpensive substitute for meat patties. You’ll be surprised by how delicious they are. Legumes, including lentils, are not just for vegetarians. They are a high source of fibre, contain many vitamins and minerals and are a sustainable, plant-based source of protein. These lentil patties will help you fit legumes into your eating pattern more often.
Ingredients
- 1 can (540 mL) no-salt added brown lentils, drained and rinsed
- 2/3 cup (160 mL) dry unseasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) finely chopped celery
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup (80 mL) water
- 2 tsp (10 mL) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) canola oil
- 1/3 cup (80 mL) shredded Cheddar or Swiss Cheese
Instructions
- In large bowl, mash lentils with potato masher. Stir in breadcrumbs, onion, celery, salt, pepper, water, Worcestershire sauce until blended.
- Divide into 6 equal patties Each patty should be 3- inch (8 cm) and 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add oil; place 3 patties in pan and cook each side until golden brown approximately 4 to 5 minutes each side. Repeat until all 6 patties are cooked.
- Top each patty with cheese. Enjoy as is or use as a vegetarian burger patty [Note: nutrition does not include burger toppings or bun].
Tips
- Enjoy these lentil patties on their own with your meal or give them the traditional burger treatment. Don’t forget to aim for half your plate to be non-starchy vegetables.
- Cooked patties can be frozen in a sealed container or plastic wrap for up to 3 months. Thaw and reheat for dinner.
Notes
Recipe reprinted with permission from Canada’s 250 Essential Diabetes Recipes, Sharon Zeiler, RobertRose Inc., 2011, http://www.robertrose.ca
| Amount | % Daily Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories 140 | |||
| Fat 5 g | 7 % | ||
| Saturated 1.5 g + Trans 0 g | 8 % | ||
| Cholesterol 5 mg | |||
| Sodium 250 mg | 11 % | ||
| Carbohydrate 18 g | |||
| Fibre 3 g | 11 % | ||
| Sugars 1 g | 1 % | ||
| Protein 6 g | |||
