Meatless Monday: Vegan Lentil Burgers (Recipe)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of finely chopped red onion
• 1 1/2 cups of cooked lentils
• 1 1/4 cups of bread crumbs
• 1/2 tsp. of pepper
• 1/2 tsp. of mustard
• 1/2 tsp. of or your favorite spice blend (e.g. Indian spice)
• 1 tsp. of Tabasco sauce
• Non-stick cooking spray
• 4-6 Whole wheat hamburger buns

You may choose to add additional toppings such as tomatoes, avocado, or cheese if you are not vegan.

Directions:

1. Place half the lentils in a medium sized bowl, using an immersion blender for best results, mash the lentils until smooth, and then add the unblended lentils into the bowl.
2. Add the remaining ingredients into the bowl and form into patties. (Adding an egg will improve the binding of the burger patties for a non-vegan version.)
3. Add cooking spray to a non-stick pan and place it over medium-high heat. (If cooking on a grill, place the non-stick pan right on the grill.)
4. Add the burger patties to pan.
5. Cook both sides until well browned and slightly crispy.
6. Serve right away with toasted whole wheat hamburger buns.

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