Ingredients
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For the Lentil Patties:
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1 cup dried green or brown lentils
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2 1/2 cups water
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1 bay leaf
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1/2 cup diced onion
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 carrot, grated
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1/2 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
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1/4 cup ground flaxseed
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2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
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1 tsp dried thyme
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1/2 tsp dried rosemary
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1 Salt and black pepper to taste
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1 Olive oil for frying
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For the Dijon Mustard Sauce:
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1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise
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2 tbsp Dijon mustard
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1 tsp lemon juice
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1/2 tsp dried tarragon
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1 Salt and black pepper to taste
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For Burger Assembly:
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1 Whole wheat or gluten-free burger buns
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1 Sliced tomatoes
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1 Sliced red onion
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1 Lettuce leaves
Directions
Place the top bun over the toppings and press gently to secure. Serve your Vegan French Lentil Burger with a side of French fries or a crisp green salad for a complete French-inspired meal.
Customize your burger with your favorite toppings and enjoy the taste of France in every bite!
Steps
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For the Lentil Patties: |
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Rinse lentils under cold water and remove any debris. In a saucepan, combine lentils, water, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until lentils are tender but not mushy. Drain any excess liquid. |
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In a large skillet, heat a bit of olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add grated carrot and sauté for another 2 minutes. |
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In a food processor, pulse the cooked lentils, sautéed onion mixture, rolled oats, ground flaxseed, chopped parsley, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until the mixture comes together but still has some texture. |
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Form the mixture into burger patties of your desired size. |
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Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and firm. |
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For the Dijon Mustard Sauce: |
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In a small bowl, whisk together vegan mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, dried tarragon, salt, and black pepper until well combined. |
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For Assembling the Burger: |
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Toast the whole wheat or gluten-free burger buns if desired. |
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Spread a generous amount of Dijon mustard sauce on the bottom half of each bun. |
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Place a lentil patty on top of the sauce. |
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Add sliced tomatoes, red onion, and lettuce leaves. |
