Mushroom & Lentil Veggie Burgers

 

Ingredients:

3 T olive oil, divided

8 oz. mushrooms, chopped finely (I used my food processor)

1 small onion, diced

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1 cup cooked lentils

1 cup bread crumbs

1 egg, lightly beaten

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

Directions:

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.  Add mushrooms, onion and garlic and sauté for roughly 7 minutes, until vegetables are tender and onions are translucent.  Stir in Worcestershire sauce, and let cool briefly.  In a large bowl, stir together mushroom mixture, lentils, bread crumbs, egg and salt and pepper.  Form into four patties, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.  When ready to cook, heat remaining olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat.  Add burger patties, and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, until nice and crispy. 

I liked this and wanted to make it again but didn't have any lentils. I used quinoa and it came out great!