Recipe: Lentil Quinoa Burgers with Sauteed Mushrooms

By Hollis Templeton, WomensHealthMag editor

• Prep: 17min 
• Cook: 33min 
• Total: 50min
• Servings: 6

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup quinoa
• 1 can (19 oz) lentils, rinsed
• 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 gloves garlic, chopped
• 2 tsp cumin powder
• 1/3 cup cilantroJuice of half a lemon
• 1/2 cup walnut pieces
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1/2 lb lcrimini mushrooms, sliced
• 1/4 cup dry red wine
• 2 tsp vegetable oil
• 6 100% whole-grain buns

Directions:

1. In a saucepan, combine quinoa and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil and simmer about 10 minutes. Let quinoa cool.
2. In a bowl, combine half the lentils, bread crumbs, egg, garlic, cumin, cilantro, lemon juice, cooked quinoa, and salt and pepper to taste. Place in a food processor or blender; process until well combined. Add remaining lentils and walnuts; pulse until they're incorporated. Form into 6 patties.
3. Preheat grill to medium. Meanwhile, melt butter in skillet over medium heat; add sliced mushrooms and saute for 5 minutes, stirring regularly. Stir in wine and cook for another 5 minutes.
4. Brush burgers with oil and cook for 4 minutes per side. Toast buns for 2 minutes. Serve burgers on buns and top with sauteed mushrooms.

Nutritional Facts (per serving):

• CALORIES 436.4 CAL
• FAT 14.6 G
• SATURATED FAT 2.9 G
• CHOLESTEROL 40.3 MG
• SODIUM 304 MG
• CARBOHYDRATES 59.8 G
• TOTAL SUGARS 7 G
• DIETARY FIBER 12.9 G
• PROTEIN 18.8 G

Source: WomensHealthMag