Lentil Burgers

Modified from Guy's Big Bite

These can be frozen for a quick meal. Just put individual, uncooked patties in saran wrap. Place in freezer, and cook from frozen. Just add a few minutes to cook time when cooking from frozen. Mashed chick peas can be used instead of lentils if desired.

2 tbsp olive oil
¼ cup diced red onion
8 diced and pitted kalamata black olives
¼ cup diced red bell peppers
1 teaspoon diced jalapeno
1½ tablespoons diced garlic
¼ cup diced artichoke
1½ cup red lentils, cooked.
½ cup rolled oats
½ teaspoon Hungarian paprika
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley leaves
½ teaspoon red chili flakes
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon celery salt
2 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs
2 eggs


In a medium saute pan over medium heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil and all raw vegetables. Saute until onions are translucent. Remove from heat.

Add veggies to cooked lentils in a separate bowl and mix thoroughly. Add all dry ingredients along with the egg. Thoroughly mix all ingredients and form into 4 patties, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

In saute pan add 1 tbsp olive oil, and cook patties on medium heat for about 8 minutes on each side.