Lentil Burgers - Vegetarian

Name: Lentil Burgers - Vegetarian
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8 burger patties, 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup red lentil; 1 stick celery, chopped; 1 large carrots or 2 small carrots, chopped; 4 cups water; 2 -4 teaspoons curry powder (Clive of India brand was suggested); 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour (plain flour); 2 egg whites, lightly beaten; 2 1/2 cups dried breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; salt and pepper

Submitted by Jubes

"This recipe is from the back of the packet of "McKenzies" Red Lentils that I recently purchased.Can be served as a burger on a bun or with a salad on the side as a meal. Cooking/prep time does not include time for cooling. As yet untried by me"

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photo by Kiwi Kathy

Ready In:: 1hr 5mins
Ingredients:: 10
Yields:: 8 burger patties
Serves:: 8

ingredients

1 cup red lentil
1 stick celery, chopped
1 large carrots or 2 small carrots, chopped
4 cups water
2 -4 teaspoons curry powder (Clive of India brand was suggested)
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour (plain flour)
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
2 ¹⁄₂ cups dried breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
salt and pepper

directions

Combine lentils, celery, carrot, water, curry powder in a pan and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered for approx 20 minutes or until the mixture has thickened. Remove from heat and cool.
Stir in 2 cups of breadcrumbs.
Shape the mixture into 8 burger patties.
Toss them in the flour, dip in the egg white and cover with the remaining breadcrumbs.
Heat the oil in a non-stick pan. Add the burgers and cook until well browned on both sides.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve on a bun as a burger or as a meal with a salad on the side.

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Reviews

A most enjoyable Lentil Burger. Quick and easy to make. This recipe made enough for 2 meals for 3 of us. First time served with a fresh spring salad, 2nd time with vegetables. Made and enjoyed for Aussie / Kiwi Swap November 2009.

Kiwi Kathy