Curried Lentil, Rice and Carrot Burgers Recipe

Name: Curried Lentil, Rice and Carrot Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons peanut or canola oil; ⅓ cup finely diced onion; 1 cup finely diced carrots; 6 ounces mushrooms, sliced or finely chopped; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds; Pinch of cayenne (or to taste); Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 1 cup cooked brown rice; 2 1/2 cups cooked brown lentils, drained; 1 egg

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons peanut or canola oil
⅓ cup finely diced onion
1 cup finely diced carrots
6 ounces mushrooms, sliced or finely chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
2 teaspoons cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
Pinch of cayenne (or to taste)
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 cup cooked brown rice
2 1/2 cups cooked brown lentils, drained
1 egg

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat in a heavy ovenproof skillet and add the onion and carrot.
3
Cook, stirring often, until just about tender, about 3 minutes, and add the mushrooms, ginger, turmeric, cumin, curry powder, mustard seeds and cayenne and a pinch of salt.
4
Cook for another 3 minutes or so, until the vegetables are tender and fragrant and the spices aromatic.
5
Remove from the heat and transfer to a large bowl.
6
Add the rice.
7
Puree the lentils with the egg and add to the vegetable and rice mixture.
8
Stir together, season with salt and pepper, and shape into 6 patties.
9
Heat the ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
10
Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan and, working in batches if necessary, cook the patties for 2 minutes on one side, or until nicely browned.
11
Carefully turn the patties over and place in the oven.
12
Bake 10 to 12 minutes, until the patties are lightly browned and dont fall apart.
13
Remove from the heat and serve, with or without buns, chutney or ketchup and the works.

464

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 2 tablespoons peanut or canola oil, ⅓ cup finely diced onion, 1 cup finely diced carrots, 6 ounces mushrooms, sliced or finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Curried Lentil, Rice and Carrot 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Curried Lentil, Rice and Carrot Burgers

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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