Incredibly Inexpensive Easy Lentil Burgers

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide a healthier option while crushed crackers are often cheaper.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: none

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor without dairy.

Rinse 2 pounds of lentils in a fine mesh strainer to remove grit.

In a large pot, combine the rinsed lentils and 7.5 cups of water.

Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer for 15-20 minutes, checking after 15 minutes for tenderness.

Once cooked, the lentils should be tender but not mushy; a little water left is okay.

To the cooked lentils, add 3 tablespoons of soy sauce and 2 tablespoons of liquid smoke.

Add 1 tablespoon of salt-free seasoning mix, 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning, 1 tablespoon of garlic powder, 2 tablespoons of onion powder, and 2 tablespoons of chili powder.

Mash the lentil mixture with a potato masher, leaving some texture.

Stir in up to 1.5 cups of flour, depending on the moisture of the mixture, until it holds together.

If the mixture is too dry, add up to 1/2 cup of water to achieve the right consistency.

Form the mixture into burger patties that hold their shape.

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