Caramelized Onion-Veggie Burger Recipe

Name: Caramelized Onion-Veggie Burger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large garlic clove, chopped; 1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, stems removed; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 large onion, chopped (about 3 cups); 1 cup canned lentils, rinsed and drained; 3/4 cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs; 1 large egg, whisked; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal; 2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled (about 1/4 cup); 6 whole-grain buns; 8 tomato slices (optional); Fresh basil leaves (optional)

Servings: persons

1 large garlic clove, chopped
1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, stems removed
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 large onion, chopped (about 3 cups)
1 cup canned lentils, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs
1 large egg, whisked
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled (about 1/4 cup)
6 whole-grain buns
8 tomato slices (optional)
Fresh basil leaves (optional)

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Pulse first 3 ingredients in food processor until finely chopped.
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Heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat in a skillet; turn down to medium, and cook onion, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes or until golden brown. Add mushroom mixture, and cook, stirring, about 2-3 minutes or until liquid evaporates. Remove from heat, and let cool.
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Stir cooled mushroom mixture into lentils, and combine with next 3 ingredients (through salt) until well-combined. Form mixture into 6 patties (about 1/2 cup each). Put cornmeal on a shallow plate, and coat burgers evenly.
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Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, and cook burgers about 3 minutes or until golden brown on underside. Flip burgers, and top with cheese. Cook about 3 minutes more or until golden brown and cheese is melted. Serve burgers on buns topped with tomato and basil, if desired.
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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 large garlic clove, chopped, 1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, stems removed, 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, and more.

Yes, Caramelized Onion-Veggie Burger 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.

Caramelized Onion-Veggie Burger

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