Barb's Veggie Burgers Recipe

Name: Barb's Veggie Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup lentils, picked through and rinsed; ¼ cup pearl barley; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium red onion, chopped (You can also use yellow or white, but the red onion gives additional color.); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 large carrot, grated; 1 medium zucchini, grated, do not peel; ¼ cup quick oats, uncooked; 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs (I made my own using Zaar Italian Breadcrumbs); ¼ cup parmesan cheese; salt and pepper; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 2 eggs

Servings: persons

1 cup lentils, picked through and rinsed
¼ cup pearl barley
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium red onion, chopped (You can also use yellow or white, but the red onion gives additional color.)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large carrot, grated
1 medium zucchini, grated, do not peel
¼ cup quick oats, uncooked
1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs (I made my own using Zaar Italian Breadcrumbs)
¼ cup parmesan cheese
salt and pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 eggs

1
Put the lentils and barley in a saucepan with cold water to cover by about 2 inches.
2
Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
3
Drain, and pour into a bowl to cool.
4
Meanwhile, saute onion, garlic, grated carrot, and grated zucchini in olive oil till tender, about 5 minutes.
5
Cook quick oats according to package directions.
6
Combine lentil-barley mixture, vegetables, cooked oatmeal, and remaining ingredients.
7
Scoop using 1/2 cup measuring cup, and place on baking sheet.
8
(I use the quick-release foil to line the baking sheets).
9
Shape into patties.
10
(The mixture will be mushy.
11
).
12
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
13
After the patties are baked, they can be frozen, fried like a regular hamburger, or baked to complete the cooking.
14
(I have not tried to BBQ them, though.
15
).
16
Serve on buns with favorite toppings.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup lentils, picked through and rinsed, ¼ cup pearl barley, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium red onion, chopped (You can also use yellow or white, but the red onion gives additional color.), and more.

Yes, Barb's Veggie Burgers falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Barb's Veggie Burgers

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