Funfitunite Lentil Burgers |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Vegetarian recipe rich with protein Ingredients:
4 cups lentils |
2 cups brown rice |
1/2 cup barley |
2 cups vegetable broth |
1 cup oatmeal |
4 eggs |
1/4 cup olive oil |
1 cup onions |
1/4 cup shredded carrots |
1 tsp salt |
1 tsp pepper |
1 tbsp cayenne pepper |
1 cup italian bread crumbs |
Directions:
1. Cook lentils 1 hour, this will help with consistency (2 steps less than mushy)
2. Benefit: protein, appearance (use different colored lentils, yellow-brown-orange)
3. Boil vegetable broth and brown rice
4. Benefit: complete protein
5. Benefit: flavor, rice preparation, moisture.
6. Mix lentils and brown rice in large bowl
7. Add olive oil
8. Benefit: consistency, moistness, preparation (oils help for crispy outside)
9. Add eggs
10. Protein, consistency - sponge between the crevices to hold together.
11. Add spices
12. Mix all together in large bowl
13. Add vegetables
14. Benefit: consistency, fiber, vitamins, appearance
15. Mix in oatmeal gradually, use more or less to manage consistency
16. multi grain, Recommend: Trader Joes multi grain, or the like, Benefit: 2+ gr more protein than oatmeal
17. first batch will help determine your preference
18. Form 4 inch diameter patties
19. Press into Italian breadcrumbs, add any preferred spices.
20. Benefit: flavor, consistency and preparation
21. Freeze, individually wrapped for quick use
22. Broil in oven at 400 degrees, (toaster oven recommended for economics), spray with olive oil custom for crispness
23. Barbeque, brush/spray (Mr. Misto) olive oil on to each side.
24. Brown pattie on stove (best when thawed - If frozen, cover and brown at low heat)
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