lentil burgers

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 1/2 cups cooked lentils
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup diced bell pepper
• 1/8 cup italian-seasoned bread crumbs
• 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 teaspoon olive oil-packed minced garlic
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup cornmeal, or as needed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• pulse lentils in a food processor until coarsely ground; transfer to a large mixing bowl.
• mix onion, egg, bell pepper, and bread crumbs with the lentils; add mozzarella cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper to the lentils and mix.
• divide the mixture into four equally sized portions, roll into balls, and flatten into patties.
• spread cornmeal into a wide, shallow bowl. dredge patties in cornmeal to coat.
• heat olive oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. cook patties in skillet until browned, about 5 minutes per side.