Lentil Mushroom Burgers
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Here's a vegan alternative for the vegetarians at the party. For a nonvegan option, sprinkle with shredded Cheddar cheese for the last couple of minutes on the grill.
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
| Nutritional Info | |
| Per serving: about | - |
| cal | 377 |
| pro | 14 g |
| total fat | 13 g |
| sat. fat | 1 g |
| carb | 53 g |
| fibre | 7 g |
| chol | 0 mg |
| sodium | 785 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 12% |
| iron | 40% |
| vit A | 5% |
| vit C | 8% |
| folate | 86% |
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1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped pecans
1 can (19 oz/540 mL) lentils, drained and rinsed
1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil
3 cups (750 mL) finely chopped mushrooms
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp (15 mL) chili powder
1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt, pepper, ground cumin and dried oregano
1/4 cup (50 mL) dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup (50 mL) salsa
6 hamburger buns
Preparation:
In large skillet, toast pecans over medium heat, stirring often, until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Transfer to food processor. Add lentils; pulse just until smooth. Set aside.
In same skillet, heat oil over medium heat; fry mushrooms, onion, garlic, chili powder, salt, pepper, cumin and oregano until liquid is evaporated, about 10 minutes. Scrape into food processor. Add bread crumbs and salsa; pulse to combine. Form into six 3/4-inch (2 cm) thick patties. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate on waxed paper–lined rimmed baking sheet for up to 4 hours.)
Place on greased grill over medium-high heat; close lid and grill, turning once, until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Sandwich in buns.
In same skillet, heat oil over medium heat; fry mushrooms, onion, garlic, chili powder, salt, pepper, cumin and oregano until liquid is evaporated, about 10 minutes. Scrape into food processor. Add bread crumbs and salsa; pulse to combine. Form into six 3/4-inch (2 cm) thick patties. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate on waxed paper–lined rimmed baking sheet for up to 4 hours.)
Place on greased grill over medium-high heat; close lid and grill, turning once, until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Sandwich in buns.
Tags:
Sandwiches-Burgers-Wraps; Nuts; Beans and Legumes; Vegetables; Skillet; BBQ/Grill; Make-Ahead; Vegetarian;
Source
Canadian Living Magazine: August 2005
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