Veggie Burgers

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Serves 4
Hands-On Time 15 min
Total Time 45 min
Nutritional Information
Nutritional Information

Per Serving
- Calories 288 calories
- Calories 72 calories from fat
- Fat 8 g
- Sat Fat 2 g
- Cholesterol 53 mg
- Sodium 684 mg
- Protein 14 g
- Carbohydrate 43 g
- Sugar 6 g
- Fiber 7 g
June 2009

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.

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.