Eggplant Lentil Burgers Recipe

Name: Eggplant Lentil Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Ingredients:; large eggplant,; 2 T Braggs amino (or soy sauce); 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp dijon mustard; 5 sundried tomato halves soaked in water and chopped (unsulfured dry); 1 cup cooked lentils; 3 T fresh basil chopped; 3 T fresh parsley chopped; 1 1/2 T tahini; 1 1/2 T nutritional yeast (optional); 1/4 cup whole grain bread crumbs (I used 1/2 slice of toasted sprouted grain bread ground in coffee grinder); 1/4 tsp chipotle chili powder (or other chili powder); 3 cloves of garlic

Servings: persons

Ingredients:
large eggplant,
2 T Braggs amino (or soy sauce)
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp dijon mustard
5 sundried tomato halves soaked in water and chopped (unsulfured dry)
1 cup cooked lentils
3 T fresh basil chopped
3 T fresh parsley chopped
1 1/2 T tahini
1 1/2 T nutritional yeast (optional)
1/4 cup whole grain bread crumbs (I used 1/2 slice of toasted sprouted grain bread ground in coffee grinder)
1/4 tsp chipotle chili powder (or other chili powder)
3 cloves of garlic

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["Peel and cube eggplant. Add Bragg's amino, Worcestershire and mustard. Marinate for 30 minutes.", "", "Saute garlic until fragrant. Add eggplant and sundried tomatoes. Steam until eggplant is tender. Add water tablespoon at a time if necessary for steaming. Do not overcook. Remove from heat and let cool.", "", "In large mixing bowl,combine basil, parsley, nutritional yeast, tahini and chipotle chili powder. Add cooled eggplant, lentils and bread crumbs. Mix well and mash with fork or egg masher. Add salt/pepper to taste if desired but I found that the Bragg's and Worcestershire added enough saltiness.", "", "Place bowl in fridge for about 15-20 minutes or in freezer for 10-12 minutes to ""set"" the mixture.", "", "Form into patties and cook approx 10 minutes over medium heat in pan coated with coconut oil. Flip half way through.", "", "Alternatively, you can bake in 300 degree oven on parchment lined baking sheet for approx 15-20 minutes flipping half way through. I cooked half of the patties in the oven and half on pan. I prefer the oven cooked."]

128

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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: Ingredients:, large eggplant,, 2 T Braggs amino (or soy sauce), 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, and more.

Yes, Eggplant Lentil 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!

Eggplant Lentil Burgers

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