I wasn't sure how it would be received by the rest of the family. I knew Lawman would eat it and that the oldest of our girls would at least try it. I thought for sure the 12 year old would say, "Eewww, no way." Fortunately, everyone ate it (some even had 2 of them) and every one agreed that we could have them again.
Veggie Burgers
1 c. dried lentils, sorted and washed
2 1/2 c. water
1/4 c. ketchup
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1 small onion, finally chopped
1/2 c. shredded carrot
1 c. uncooked quick-cooking oats
1 large egg
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 T whole wheat flour
2 T vegetable oil
8 hamburger buns
8 slices tomato
8 green leaf lettuce leaves
16 dill pickle slices
Combine lentils and water in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes. Cook uncovered, 10 minutes or until water is absorbed and lentils are tender.
Stir ketchup and next 7 ingredients into lentils. Shape into 8 patties; sprinkle with flour. Cover and chill 1 hour.
Pour 1 T. oil into a large skillet. Fry 4 patties over medium-high heat 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until golden. Repeat procedure with remaining 1 T oil and 4 patties.
Place a patty on bottom half of each bun; top with tomato, lettuce, and pickles; add top half of bun. Serve with mayonnaise or Thousand Island Dressing. 8 servings.
I included the recipe as it is written in The Ultimate Southern Living Cookbook. I made a few changes as I do with alot of recipes. I used barbeque sauce rather than ketchup and we wrapped the patties in red leaf lettuce rather than serving on buns.
To make the patties, I used a 1/3 measuring cup to scoop the mixture out and used the bottom of the measuring cup to flatten the patty a bit. I got 9 patties rather than 8 out of the recipe and they were the right size.
6 comments:
Way to go! I'm afraid, if my kids even got wind of the name of the recipe they would head for the hills. I served pre-made veggie burgers to my new husband years ago...ha ha ha. That beef-fed boy thought all my screws were loose. I thought they were great!
It's wonderful that the girls would try them and even better that they liked them! Healthy eating appears to be sooo out with kids today (and a lot of families, too), but you're helping them understand that healthy foods can believe or not...taste good!
Those sound really good! I know Dane and I would like them... I'd have to try to sneak them past the boys somehow. Do they hold together well enough that they could be grilled?
Kim ~ not sure about grilling. It would be easy if you had foil over the grill or used a veggie grilling pan. They did fine in a skillet, the chilling is the key. They taste great.
I'm excited to find this recipe! I need more veggie (non-meat) recipes. This one sounds good and I;m pretty sure I have all the ingredients in my pantry or refrigerator at all times. Thanks, I'm really going to have to try this one.
Jill
Thanks for the recipe these sound great - I'm searching for a veggie burger recipe my son will eat so will try this one soon!
Maxine
i've been looking for a good veggie burger recipe! i'll definitely have to try these - thanks :)
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