A lighter burger patty made with a savory blend of ground beef, hearty lentils, and bell peppers. |
Equipment
- Grill - optional
Ingredients
- 3 cups lentils or beans, cooked
- 1 cup bell pepper (or other vegetable that can stand up to cooking) , finely chopped
- 1 pound ground beef or other ground meat
- 1 egg, optional
- salt and pepper
- 8 buns, optional
Instructions
- Roughly mash the lentils. Make sure the vegetables are either small to begin with (like corn or peas) or finely chopped so that they cook evenly.
- Mix the lentils, veggies, and meat with your hands in a large bowl. If you’re going to barbecue, add an egg to keep them from crumbling. Season with salt and pepper. Form into 8 patties.
- Grill the patties either on the barbecue or a pan on the stovetop over medium-high heat. Sear until dark brown on one side, then flip ’em and do the same on the other side.
- Serve, on toasted buns, if using, with your favorite condiments and fresh vegetables.
- If you won’t eat all the burgers at once, wrap the raw patties in plastic. Refrigerate for a few days or freeze for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Recipe used with permission from Leanne Brown, author of "Good and Cheap: Eat Well on $4/Day."
Nutrition
Serving: 1 patty