With it being Superbowl week (my team didn’t make it–I don’t want to talk about it!), I wanted to provide you with a healthy, hearty, but equally delicious burger recipe!  Everyone can purchase store-bought burgers and sides to top on, but if you really want to impress your guests, or you have a vegetarian on the guest list, this burger is a must-make!  Follow the recipe below for an amazing lentil, chickpea, and veggie burger!

4 TBSP Olive Oil, Divided

1/2 Large Onion, Chopped

1/2 Yellow or Orange Pepper, Choped

8 oz Thinly Sliced Mushrooms

1 TSP Cayenne Pepper

1 1/2 Cup lentils-prepared to package’s instructions

1 (16-oz) Can Chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1 TBSP Worcestesrhire Sauce

2 TBSP Fresh Chopped Parsley

1 Egg, Beaten (or 2 egg whites)

2 Cups Fresh Breadcrumbs

1 Cup Shredded Gruyere or Cheddar Cheese

1 Cup Crumbled Feta

1/2 TSP Salt

Black Pepper

Chop and slice onion, pepper, and mushrooms

Saute chopped onion and pepper in 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil until tender

Add cayenne pepper

Place onion and pepper in separate dish

Saute sliced mushrooms in 2 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil until tender

Place half of the mushrooms in dish with onions & pepper, reserve the other half for garnish

Put cooked lentils & chickpeas into bowl of a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped

Add veggie mixture, Worcestershire sauce, & parsley and pulse again until combined and nearly smooth

Spoon mixture into large bowl and add egg, breadcrumbs, salt, black pepper & cheeses

Mix and shape into 8 patties

Chill in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes

Sauté on medium heat in olive oil until lightly brown

Serve burger with desired sides!  I served baked sweet potato fries and salad.

And, I couldn’t post today without wishing my amazing and supportive dad a Happy Birthday!!!!!!!

(Adapted from Relish.com Recipe)

Stay hungry…