Lentil Burger with Sweet Potato Sticks
This lentil burger delivers on taste as well as an abundance of nutritional value such as fiber and iron. Top it with sautéed onion, tomato, and cucumber slices and place on a lettuce wrap. Serve with cooked sweet potato sticks for a complete meal!
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked brown or green lentils
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup mushrooms (any variety) chopped
- 1 medium beet chopped
- 2 tbsp cilantro leaves freshly chopped
- 3 tbsp parsley leaves freshly chopped
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried ground thyme
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Extras:
- 4 large leaves outer Romaine lettuce
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 1 large tomato sliced
- 2 large sweet potatoes cut into sticks (or fry shape)
Instructions
- In a food processor add all the burger ingredients. Process on high or pulse until all the ingredients are mixed well.
- Make 4 patties and place on a lined baking sheet. Place in the fridge for 15 to 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to Bake at 425°F.
- Once the burgers are firm, remove from the fridge and cook in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Check at 15 minutes and flip the burgers. Cook for another 10 to 15 minutes.
- Cook the sweet potato sticks in the oven at the same time as the burgers. Flip the potato half way through cooking.
- While the burgers are cooking, prepare the extras. Use the lettuce as a wrap for the burger. The onion and tomato can be placed on top of the burger before wrapping it.
Notes
If appropriate with your meal plan, you can use a bun and other condiments.
For variety, this recipe can be cooked as a loaf. Once the burger ingredients are combined, pack the mixture into a lined loaf pan and bake in a 400°F oven for 30 minutes. Slice and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 352kcalCarbohydrates: 52.8gProtein: 16.5gFat: 2.9gSodium: 102.9mg
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