Meatless Favorites (Vegetable-Based Alternative to Ground Meat) Recipe

Name: Meatless Favorites (Vegetable-Based Alternative to Ground Meat)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 small onion, roughly chopped; 1 small carrot, peeled and roughly chopped; 1 clove garlic, roughly chopped; 1 tsp. salt, divided; 1/4 tsp. celery seed; 2 Tbs. olive oil, divided; 1 lb. cooked lentils; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 2 Tbs. cornstarch; 1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 cup water; 1 small jalapeno, seeded and chopped; 2 Tbs. taco seasoning

Servings: persons

1/2 small onion, roughly chopped
1 small carrot, peeled and roughly chopped
1 clove garlic, roughly chopped
1 tsp. salt, divided
1/4 tsp. celery seed
2 Tbs. olive oil, divided
1 lb. cooked lentils
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 Tbs. cornstarch
1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup water
1 small jalapeno, seeded and chopped
2 Tbs. taco seasoning

1
Rough-cut onion, carrot, garlic and place in the food processor.
2
Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and celery seed and pulse until finely chopped.
3
Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to a saute pan, add carrot mixture and cook till just tender, about 3 to 5 minutes.
4
Place lentils, breadcrumbs, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a bowl.
5
Add the cooked carrots over the top, and slightly mash together.
6
Combine the cornstarch, Worcestershire and water; add to the lentil mixture.
7
Mash together once again with a spoon or spatula.
8
If making taco meat, add the jalapeno and taco seasoning.
9
Form burgers into patties, sliders or meatballs.
10
Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to pan and cook burgers on medium-high heat until heated thoroughly and slightly crispy on the outside, about 5 minutes per side.
11
Serve on a bun with your favorite toppings (lettuce, onion and tomato are on our version).

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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: 1/2 small onion, roughly chopped, 1 small carrot, peeled and roughly chopped, 1 clove garlic, roughly chopped, 1 tsp. salt, divided, and more.

Yes, Meatless Favorites (Vegetable-Based Alternative to Ground Meat) falls under the General 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.

Meatless Favorites (Vegetable-Based Alternative to Ground Meat)

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