Hearty Lentil & Mushroom Veggie Burger with Fresh Green Salad

Ingredients 15 total

• 1 ½ cups cooked lentils
• 8 oz cremini mushrooms
• ½ cup onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• salt
• black pepper
• 4 cups mixed greens
• 1 medium cucumber
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• salt

How to Make It

1. 1Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. 2Add mushrooms and onion and cook until softened and moisture evaporates.
3. 3Add garlic and cook for ⏱ 1 minute.
4. 4Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
5. 5In a bowl, mash lentils slightly, then mix with mushroom mixture, breadcrumbs, egg, soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
6. 6Form mixture into 4 burger patties.
7. 7Cook patties in a skillet over medium heat for ⏱ 4–5 minutes per side until browned and firm.
8. 8In a bowl, toss mixed greens and cucumber with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt.
9. 9Serve veggie burgers with green salad on the side.