Brown Rice and Lentil Burgers
Brown rice and lentil burgers are a nutritious and delicious alternative to traditional meat burgers. They are packed with fiber, protein, and essential nutrients.
This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Brown rice
- 1 cup Lentils
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 clove Garlic cloves
- 1 medium Carrot
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the brown rice and lentils according to their package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated carrot. Cook until the vegetables are softened.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked brown rice, lentils, sautéed vegetables, ground cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and breadcrumbs. Mix well.
- Shape the mixture into burger patties.
- In the same pan, heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat. Cook the burger patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
- Serve the brown rice and lentil burgers on buns with your favorite toppings and condiments.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Total Carbohydrate 55g19%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 12g24%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.