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Lentil and Eggplant "Burgers"

Looking for a meatless option for your next barbecue? Try making these lentil and eggplant "burgers" for a flavorful and satisfying meal
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 33 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 13 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Burger
Calories 200 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup 128g dry lentils
  • 1 can 14oz broth of choice
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • ¼ teaspoon sage
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup 82g cubed (small) raw eggplant (I left the skin on)
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 small carrot or 2-3 baby
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • Thick slice of sweet onion
  • ½ cup 40g quick oats
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg

Instructions
 

  • Bring the lentils, broth, cinnamon, curry, sage and paprika to a boil over high heat. Then lower to a simmer. Continue simmering for about 45 minutes to an hour until the lentils soak up most of the broth.
    1 cup 128g dry lentils, 1 can, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon curry powder, ¼ teaspoon sage, ½ teaspoon paprika
  • While the lentils are cooking, cube the eggplant. Lay it out on some paper town and sprinkle with kosher salt to draw out some moisture.
    1 cup 82g cubed (small) raw eggplant (I left the skin on), Kosher salt
  • After the lentils have been cooking for about 45 minutes, turn off the heat and stir in the eggplant. Let it sit for about 15 minutes.
  • Add the lentils and eggplants to a large bowl. Grate in the carrots, garlic and onion. Stir in the quick oats, breadcrumbs and egg.
    1 small carrot, 3 cloves of garlic, Thick slice of sweet onion, ½ cup 40g quick oats, ½ cup breadcrumbs, 1 egg
  • Cover with some plastic wrap and let it sit for a about 10 minutes in the fridge
  • Form the mixture into 6 patties and brown in a nonstick pan sprayed with non-stick cooking spray over medium heat for about 3 minutes a side.
  • I served it on a whole-wheat English muffin with baby spinach and tomatoes slices. It was a bit soft (compared to a traditional burger) but tasty and ohh so filling! I can’t believe I just made my own veggie burger!

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 12gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 94mgPotassium: 441mgFiber: 12gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1539IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Burgers, Eggplant, lentil
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