Lentil Mushroom Olive Burgers

These vegan and gluten-free lentil burgers are packed with savory flavors from mushrooms and olives. They are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional burgers.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked lentils
• 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup black olives, chopped
• 1/2 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
• Gluten-free burger buns
• Your favorite vegan burger toppings lettuce, tomato, avocado, vegan mayo, etc

Instructions:

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked lentils, finely chopped mushrooms, chopped black olives, gluten-free breadcrumbs, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper

Use a potato masher or fork to mash and mix the ingredients until well combined

You want the mixture to hold together, so adjust breadcrumbs or lentils as needed

Form the mixture into burger patties

You should get about 4 patties from this mixture

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat

Cook the lentil mushroom olive burgers for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and heated through

Toast your gluten-free burger buns in the same skillet or in a toaster until they are lightly crispy

Assemble your lentil mushroom olive burgers on the toasted buns with your favorite vegan burger toppings

Serve hot and enjoy your vegan and gluten-free Lentil Mushroom Olive Burgers