Just take my word for it. The fries look good.
Once in awhile I enjoy making my own veggie burgers from scratch. Every time I do I think I should do it more often, for no store bought variety ever tastes as good. Here is the first recipe I ever used to make my own veggie burgers when I was a teenager. Packed with protein and hidden veggies it’s a filling and nutritious meal for kids of all ages.
Lentil Burgers
2 cups brown lentils, cooked
1/2 cup onions, chopped
1/4 cup celery, chopped finely
1/2 cup toasted or raw sunflower seeds
1/4 cup carrot, grated
3/4 cup rolled oats
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. sea salt
1 1/2 tsp. thyme
Directions: Mix well, drop onto pan and shape into patties. At first you’ll think it didn’t work and that it’s going to be a mess, but the egg and cooking will help it hold together. Fry in a little olive oil on med-high heat and turn over after about 10-15 minutes. Underside should be brown and crispy. Try not to check it so the burger will stay together. Serve plain or top with your favorite burger fixings.
Makes 6-8 burgers.
Rosemary Baked French Fries
Wash and french fry cut as many potatoes as you think you will need. I like to keep the skins on. Drizzle the potatoes with olive oil, dried rosemary and sea salt and cook on a baking sheet at 450 degrees for about 40 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Flip fries about halfway through cooking to ensure crispiness on all sides.
Yum!
Do you ever make your own burgers? What’s your favorite recipe?
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My youngest son will love these. He just eating meat. I wonder if you can freeze them.
Geri
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Hi @Geri – Yes you can freeze these. They keep very well in a tight sealed container. Good for University students!
These look really good and are wonderful for folks trying to cut back on meat.
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I love veggie burgers but never even thought about making them homemade. I will definitely try out this recipe! Thanks for sharing!
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I love, love, love lentils. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
ButterYum
Maybe after the holidays I’ll feel like eating healthy food again.
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I make veggie burgers, but I make mine with canned black beans. I take one can black beans, rinse and drain and dry as much as possible. Mash them with a fork until a paste forms. In a food processor, add one small onion, 4 gloves garlic, one small green pepper and chop finely. Drain all the liquid out. Add to the black bean mush and then add in a cup of frozen corn. Season with 1 tablespoon chili powder and 1 tablespoon cumin and as much hot sauce as you like. Then 1/2 cup of bread crumbs and one scrambled egg. Form into patties and place on an oiled baking sheet and bake at 375 for 10 minutes, flip burgers and cook for another 10 minutes. Yummy and easy!
@Elita – That sounds very yummy! Thanks for sharing – I will definitely give it a try.
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