Lentil Burgers
from Institute For Integrative Nutrition

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​What You Need:

  • 3 cups water
  • 2 cups lentils
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp tamari soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp umeboshi vinegar

What You Do:

1. Boil water. Add lentils, reduce heat to simmer and cook uncovered for 40 minutes until lentils become soft and lose their shape.

2. While lentils are cooking, saute garlic and onion in olive oil for 10 minutes.

3. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

4. When lentils are finished let cool. Place in freezer or fridge for a bit.

5. In large bowl combine lentils and all your other ingredients. Mix well.

6. Form into patties about 4 inches in diameter and ¾ inch thick.

7. On a lightly oiled cookie sheet, bake for about 10-15 minutes.


I like to serve on Ezekiel Bread english muffins. Top with your favorite fixings'.

Enjoy!