Quinoa and Lentil Burgers

Summertime barbecues often mean burgers, but if you are a vegetarian, or looking to avoid meat, sometimes you get relegated to a cardboard-like tasteless frozen veggie patty, and no one wants that! For your next summer gathering opt to make your own veggie burgers – well worth the effort! In our version we used lentils (a great zero Points® food option to make things ‘meatier’), quinoa, and sautéed mushrooms for an extra umami punch. Top with your favourite burger toppings, or enjoy over a bed of mixed greens.

Quinoa and Lentil Veggie Burgers

Prep time: 1:10

Cook time: 0:02

Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cup quinoa, cooked

• 1 cup lentil

• 2 Tbsp caramelized onion

• 4 Tbsp mushrooms, sautéed

• 1 tsp oregano

• pinch salt + pepper

• 2 clove garlic, minced

• 2 tsp garlic powder

• 8 Tbsp breadcrumbs

• 2 egg yolk

• 1 Tbsp olive oil, divided

• 6 Weight Watchers sandwich thin

Instructions

1. Combine the booked quinoa and lentils. Mash with the back of a fork.

2. Add remaining ingredients and combine. Form into six 4 oz patties. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and chill for 30 minutes.

3. Heat oil in a large non-stick pan. Sear for two minutes per side in batches.