Recipe: Savory Herbed Burgers

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Courtesy of " VegNews Magazine "

 

Recipe: Savory Herbed Burgers

 

With the weather showing signs of warming, now's the perfect time to

get out your fanciest apron, shine up your favorite spatula, and get

cooking. For the classic summertime dinner†" burgers, of course†" why

rely on processed, store-bought patties when you can easily whip up

extra-flavorful homemade versions? VN dessert columnist Beverly Lynn

Bennett shows off her savory side with these veggie-packed bun-stuffers.

 

What You Need:

2 cups filtered water

1/2 cups lentils, sorted and rinsed

1 bay leaf

1/2 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano, and thyme

1/2 teaspoon each garlic powder and chili powder

1/4 teaspoon each sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

1/4 cup sun-dried tomato halves, chopped

1-1/4 cups rolled oats

1/2 cup spinach, roughly chopped

1/4 cup each carrot and red onion, finely diced

1 tablespoon olive oil

 

What you do:

1. In a small saucepan, combine water, lentils, and seasonings, and

cook over medium-high heat for 25 minutes. Add sun-dried tomatoes and

continue to cook until lentils are tender and all of the liquid is

absorbed. Remove saucepan from heat, then remove bay leaf.

 

2. With a potato masher, mash lentils . Add remaining ingredients and

stir well to combine. Allow mixture to cool for 5 minutes, and then

portion mixture into patties.

 

3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook the

burgers over until well browned, about 5 to 7 minutes per side. Add

additional oil, if needed, to prevent sticking. Serve with all your

favorite veg fixin's.