Entrees

Lentil Walnut Burgers

Lisa Ruoff, DIY Veggie Burgers Class

Recipe by Lisa Ruoff, as taught in our DIY Veggie Burgers Class. This recipe can be made vegan by substituting the butter with a vegan alternative and gluten-free by using gluten-free oats.

Lentil Walnut Burgers

Prep Time

30 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Yield

6 Burgers

Ingredients

1 1⁄2 cups lentils, green (or brown, dried)
3 cups water
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups onion, red (finely chopped)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
2 celery (stalks, finely chopped)
20 mushrooms, cremini (large, finely chopped)
1 cup walnuts (finely chopped)
2 tablespoons sherry, dry
3 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons black pepper, ground
1 teaspoon mustard, dried
1 cup oats (breadcrumbs, wheat germ, or flour)

Instructions

Bring the lentils to a boil with the water and vinegar, then lower to a simmer until the lentils are soft, about half an hour. Mash together.  In a separate pan, sauté the onions, garlic, and celery with the butter for a few minutes. Add the mushrooms, sherry and walnuts. Sauté together until tender, about 10 -12 minutes. Turn off heat. Add spices and mix well. Combine with the lentil and then add in the breadcrumbs, wheat germ, oats, or flour. Let cool before forming into patties. To cook, either sauté patties until brown, or broil in oven about 5 minutes on each side.