You can make this healthy burger recipe easily at home. This is a nutritious and delicious lentil burger patty made with oats. It is a low fat baked burger that has a crisp exterior and a moist and meaty interior.
Ingredients:
1 cup of dried crimson lentils (affiliate link https://amzn.to/3xKwnHs )
2 cups water
1 1/2 cup walnuts
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 large onion coarsely chopped
1 large carrot coarsely chopped
4 cloves garlic roughly chopped
1/2 cup chickpea (besan) flour (affiliate link https://amzn.to/3vNyRDp )
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp onion powder
2 tbsp Maggi seasoning (affiliate link https://amzn.to/3wQdnXF ) – may substitute soy sauce or miso paste
salt & black pepper to taste
Cook lentils in water until softened, about 20 minutes. Drain any excess water. Meanwhile, in a food processor, grind walnuts and oats. Add vegetables and process until somewhat fine. Add chickpea flour along with the herbs and spices and pulse. Add the drained lentils and process until combined into a ground meat consistency. Place in a bowl and refrigerate for about 2 hours. Form into patties. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake at 400 °F for 25 minutes turning the patties over after the first 10 minutes. Place on a bun and top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!