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Lentil & Almond Burgers Recipe

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Rest Time: 1 h 10 mins
Total Time: 2 h 10 mins

5 Servings
Contains Nuts
Contains Egg
Vegetarian
GERD-Friendly
Heart-Healthy
Diabetes-Friendly


Nutritional Info (Per serving):
Calories: 228, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 276mg, Dietary Fiber: 7g, Total Fat: 9g, Carbs: 27g, Cholesterol: 41mg, Protein: 11g, Carb Choices: 1.5

Ingredients
6 cup(s) water
1 cup(s) lentils, brown, or green French lentils
2 tablespoon oil, olive, extra virgin, divided
3/4 cup(s) carrot(s), finely chopped
1/3 cup(s) shallot(s), finely chopped
1/3 cup(s) celery, finely chopped
1/4 cup(s) nuts, almonds, sliced
1 teaspoon thyme, fresh, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper, black ground
1 large egg yolk(s), lightly beaten
1 tablespoon lemon juice


Preparation

1. Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan. Stir in lentils, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until very tender and beginning to break down, about 25 minutes for brown lentils or 30 minutes for green lentils. Drain in a fine-mesh sieve.

2. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add carrot, shallots and celery and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add almonds, thyme, salt and pepper; continue cooking until the almonds are lightly browned, about 2 minutes.

3. Transfer the mixture to a food processor; add 1 cup of the cooked lentils. Pulse several times, scraping down the sides once or twice, until the mixture is coarsely ground.

4. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in the remaining lentils. Let cool for 10 minutes. Mix in egg yolk and lemon juice. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.


5. Form the lentil mixture into 5 patties. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet, preferably cast-iron, over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Turn gently and continue to cook until lightly browned and heated through, 3 to 4 minutes more. Serve immediately.