Veggie Burgers
Serves 4|
Hands-On Time:
15m
|
Total Time:
45m
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup couscous
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1 15-ounce can lentils, rinsed
- 1 medium carrot, coarsely grated
- 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- kosher salt and black pepper
Directions
- In a small bowl, combine the couscous and 1/4 cup hot tap water. Let sit for 5 minutes; fluff with a fork.
- In a food processor, puree the egg, sunflower seeds, and 3/4 cup of the lentils until they form a paste; transfer to a bowl. Mix in the carrot, onion, lemon juice, couscous, the remaining lentils, 1/2 teaspoon salt,and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Form the mixture into four 1/2-inch-thick patties. Refrigerate, uncovered, until firm, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Heat grill to medium-high. Oil the grill grate. Grill the patties, turning once (do not press or flatten), until charred and heated through, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Serve on rolls with the desired toppings.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 288Calories From Fat 72
- Protein 14g
- Carbohydrate 43g
- Sugar 6g
- Fiber 7g
- Fat 8g
- Sat Fat 2g
- Sodium 684mg
- Cholesterol 53mg
What does this mean? See Nutrition 101.
Quick Tip
Beans made from scratch have better flavor, but the cooking can take hours. Canned beans are a solid alternative, if you rinse
and drain them well.
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