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Lentil burgers

Name: Lentil burgers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 small onion, finely chopped; 430g can brown lentils; 1 tsp Marmite™; 2 tbs crunchy peanut butter; 2 tbs tomato paste with garlic and herbs; ½ tsp salt; ½ tsp mixed herbs; ½ tsp dried basil leaves; ½ cup carrot, grated; ½ cup celery, finely chopped; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 cup dry breadcrumbs; 2 cups cooked brown short-grain rice; ½ cup dry breadcrumbs, extra; 2 tbs oil

Serves: 14

Prep: 10

Cook: 20

Lentil burgers are a delicious, healthy and satisfying way to enjoy a guilt-free burger. They'll be a stand-out hit at your next barbecue! With essential nutrients like protein, fibre and iron, lentils pack a nutritional punch and are great for gut health too.

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Ingredients

1 small onion, finely chopped
430g can brown lentils
1 tsp Marmite™
2 tbs crunchy peanut butter
2 tbs tomato paste with garlic and herbs
½ tsp salt
½ tsp mixed herbs
½ tsp dried basil leaves
½ cup carrot, grated
½ cup celery, finely chopped
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup dry breadcrumbs
2 cups cooked brown short-grain rice
½ cup dry breadcrumbs, extra
2 tbs oil

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Method

Step 1
Place all ingredients, except the extra breadcrumbs and oil, in a large bowl. Mix well.
Step 2
Using a ¼ cup measure, shape the mixture into 14 burgers. Coat with the extra breadcrumbs and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Step 3
Heat 1 tbs oil in a non-stick frying pan and cook half the burgers over medium heat, for 5 minutes each side, until golden and crisp.
Step 4
Repeat with the second batch of burgers, using the remaining oil.
Step 5
Serve in burger buns with salad or coleslaw.