Quinoa Lentil Burger
Loaded with vitamins and minerals, this vegetarian burger will even make the meat-eaters mouths water.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 268kcal
Ingredients
Burger Recipe
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup red onion diced
- 1 cup quinoa cooked according to package instructions
- 1 cup brown lentils cooked and drained
- 4 ounces diced green chilies canned
- 1/3 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup white whole wheat flour or whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup whole wheat panko bread crumbs or whole grain bread crumbs
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
Honey Dijon Mustard Recipe
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 3 teaspoons honey
Instructions
- Sauté onion in 2 teaspoons olive oil until tender, about 4 minutes.
- Prepare Honey Dijon mustard by combining the ingredients and refrigerating until ready to use.
- Thoroughly combine all burger ingredients in a large mixing bowl, make into 4 burger style patties. In a large skillet, on medium heat add 1 tablespoon olive oil, add patties and cook until brown on both sides, about 10-12 minutes. Enjoy with your favorite bun or roll, spread on Honey Dijon Mustard if desired.
- Suggested toppings: sautéed mushrooms, tomato, red onion, romaine lettuce and Honey Dijon Mustard.
Nutrition
Serving: 1burger | Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 679mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 7g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 8
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 8