Very Possible Spiced Lentil and Beet Veggie Burger
Serves 3
10 mins prep
60 mins cook
70 mins total
Good veggie burger? No. This Spiced Lentil and Beet Veggie Burger is great! The lentils replace beef, beets add an earthy flavor and the spices give it a real flavor overload!
Garlic Dijon Sauce:
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Clean beet, trim off top and roots, and peel off the skin. Chop into 1” chunks and roast in oven for about 30 mins or until soft to pierce with a fork. Allow to cool for 5 minutes.
Rinse lentils in cold water until it runs clear. Boil in 1½ cup water in a small pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender, about 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Heat oil on a skillet over medium and fry onions and mushrooms until soft, about 5 minutes. Allow to cool.
Pulse rolled oats in a food processor for 30 seconds to make oat flour.
Add beets, onions, mushrooms and spices, and pulse to form a somewhat coarse-grainy paste. Pause and scrape down sides as needed.
Divide the mixture into 3 parts and flatten into disks using your palms.
Bake for 25 minutes, flipping halfway.
Combine the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl and mix.
Pile up that burger with the sauce, some whole wheat buns, and whatever else you want in there!
