Big thanks to Peak Performance Fitness member, Barbara W., for sharing her recipe!
A great way to enjoy BBQ season and have a vegan meal that tags all your micro nutrient needs!
Ingredients: 
- 1 15 oz can red lentils
- 1 cup Cooked Quinoa
- 1 Small Carrot
- ½ Bell Pepper, minced
- 1 Scallion, Chopped
- 2 TBSP Cilantro, Chopped
- 2 TBSP Parsley, Chopped
- ¼ TSP Salt
- Fresh Ground Black Pepper
- ½ Cup Cornmeal
- 2 TBSP Olive Oil
Directions:
- Pulse the lentils and quinoa in a food blender until it holds together, if the mixture is too dry, add a tsp of water
- Transfer the mixture into a bowl and stir in the carrot, bell pepper, scallion, cilantro and salt and pepper
- Shape the mixture into 4 patties, refrigerate for an hour
- Spread the cornmeal into a shallow dish and dredge the burgers to coat
- Add the olive oil to a heated nonstick skillet
- Cook burgers until golden, about 5 minutes each side
- Serve however you like, on buns, over salad or plain as is!
Nutrition Facts:
Serving Size: 1 patty
- 282 calories
- 9g Fat
- 42g Carbs
- 12g protein
