Veggie Sliders With Red Onion Jam Recipe

Name: Veggie Sliders With Red Onion Jam
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed and drained; 1 cup vegetable broth; 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided; 2 large shallots, finely chopped; 5 ounces fresh baby spinach; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/3 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts or walnut pieces, finely chopped; 6 small crusty rolls, split and toasted; 6 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese; 1 1/2 cups baby arugula or micro arugula

Servings: persons

1/2 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed and drained
1 cup vegetable broth
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
2 large shallots, finely chopped
5 ounces fresh baby spinach
2 large garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts or walnut pieces, finely chopped
6 small crusty rolls, split and toasted
6 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
1 1/2 cups baby arugula or micro arugula

1
Combine first 3 ingredients in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, partially cover, and simmer 28 minutes or until lentils are softened and liquid is absorbed. Transfer to a bowl; mash with a potato masher.
2
Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add shallots, and saute 5 minutes or until softened. Add spinach and next 3 ingredients; saute 3 minutes or until spinach wilts.
3
Stir together lentil mixture, spinach mixture, breadcrumbs, and pine nuts until well combined. Cover and chill 1 hour.
4
Press mixture into 6 patties. Heat remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Saute burgers 2 minutes on each side or until well browned.
5
Spoon about 3 tablespoons Red Onion Jam onto roll bottoms. Top with burgers, blue cheese, arugula, and bun tops.

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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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed and drained, 1 cup vegetable broth, 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided, and more.

Yes, Veggie Sliders With Red Onion Jam falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

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Veggie Sliders With Red Onion Jam

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