Lentil-Walnut Burgers Recipe

Name: Lentil-Walnut Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup lentils dry; 1 1/2 cups water; 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 cup onions finely minced; 2 each garlic cloves crushed; 10 large mushrooms minced; 1/2 cup walnuts finely minced; 1 small celery stalks finely minced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 x black pepper freshly ground; 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; 1 tablespoon sherry dry; 1/2 cup wheat germ raw

Servings: persons

3/4 cup lentils dry
1 1/2 cups water
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup onions finely minced
2 each garlic cloves crushed
10 large mushrooms minced
1/2 cup walnuts finely minced
1 small celery stalks finely minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 x black pepper freshly ground
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon sherry dry
1/2 cup wheat germ raw

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Note: uncooked burgers may be individually wrapped and frozen.
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Part 1: Bring lentils and water to a boil in saucepan.
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Lower the heat, and simmer, partly-covered, 30 minutes, or until lentils are soft, and liquid is gone.
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Place in large-ish bowl.
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Add vinegar, and mash.
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Part 2: Saute remaining ingredients, except for wheat germ, together over medium-low heat 10 to 15 minutes, or until all is tender.
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Add to the mashed lentils, and mix well.
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Add wheat germ and mix again.
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Chill for about 1 hour.
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Make 4-inch patties from chilled burger-mixture.
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For freezing, make patties, place wax paper between each patty and stack; wrap well and freeze (or wrap individually).
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Fry burgers in butter until brown, or broil about 8 minutes on each side.
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Try putting sesame seeds in pan to keep burgers from sticking to pan, if it is a problem.
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Serve either as patties, or as burgers in a whole-wheat bun.
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Good with cheese melted on top, basil sprinkled on each burger is tasty also.

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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: 3/4 cup lentils dry, 1 1/2 cups water, 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon butter, and more.

Yes, Lentil-Walnut 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.

Lentil-Walnut Burgers

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