Description
A flavorful and healthy sweet potato and red lentil veggie burger recipe, perfect for grilling or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced into 1 inch cubes
- 1/2 cup dried red lentils
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 burger buns
- 1 cup lettuce
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil in a small pot and add the red lentils. Reduce heat and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until tender and most of the water is absorbed. Drain any excess liquid and let cool slightly.
- While the lentils cook, steam or boil the diced sweet potato for 10 to 12 minutes until fork tender. Drain and mash until mostly smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potato, cooked lentils, sautéed onion and garlic, oats, breadcrumbs, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix until fully combined.
- Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes so the oats can absorb moisture, then form into 4 equal patties about 1/2 inch thick.
- Heat a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and heated through.
- Lightly toast the burger buns if desired.
- Assemble the burgers with lettuce, tomato slices, red onion, and the cooked patties. Serve warm.
Notes
- If the mixture feels too soft, add a little more breadcrumbs to help it hold together.
- Chilling the patties for 15 minutes before cooking can improve texture.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American