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Harissa Lentil with Wheatberry "Cheese" Burgers

19 INGREDIENTS • 13 STEPS • 1HR 20MINS

Harissa Lentil with Wheatberry "Cheese" Burgers

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This vegan cheese substitute tastes, melts and stretches like the regular stuff. I upped the flavor of these burgers by throwing in some harissa paste, which adds a bit of heat and smokiness, and caramelized onions and mushrooms. I hope you'll give these a try!
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This vegan cheese substitute tastes, melts and stretches like the regular stuff. I upped the flavor of these burgers by throwing in some harissa paste, which adds a bit of heat and smokiness, and caramelized onions and mushrooms. I hope you'll give these a try!
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Parsley In My Teeth
I decided to create this blog so that anyone who is interested in eating well can see how easy – and tasty – it can be.

1HR 20MINS

Total Time

$1.23

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
8
us / metric
Hamburger Bun
8
Hamburger Buns
Lentils
395 g
Lentils, cooked
Dry Wheat Berries
120 g
Dry Wheat Berries, cooked
or Cooked Barley
Cremini Mushroom
455 g
Cremini Mushrooms
Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
45 g
Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
Almond Flour
4 Tbsp
Almond Flour
or Garbanzo Bean Flour
Harissa Paste
1 Tbsp
Harissa Paste
Vegan Cheese
4 Tbsp
Vegan Cheese
or Cheese of your own choice
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
4 Tbsp
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Sea Salt
2 tsp
Sea Salt
Garlic Powder
1 Tbsp
Garlic Powder
Soy Sauce
1 tsp
Soy Sauce
Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
Tomato Paste
170 g
Tomato Paste
Apple Cider Vinegar
4 Tbsp
Apple Cider Vinegar
Honey
2 tsp
Honey
or Agave Nectar
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
2 tsp
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Onion Powder
1 tsp
Onion Powder
Hot Smoked Paprika
1 tsp
Hot Smoked Paprika

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
384
Fat
12.3 g
Protein
18.8 g
Carbs
56.2 g
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Parsley In My Teeth
I decided to create this blog so that anyone who is interested in eating well can see how easy – and tasty – it can be.

Cooking Instructions

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step 1
To get 1 cup of cooked wheatberries, cook 1 part Dry Wheat Berries (120 g) to 2 parts water for 25-30 minutes until water is absorbed.
step 2
Place the onions in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat with 1 tablespoon of Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (4 Tbsp), Garlic Powder (1/2 tsp), Ground Black Pepper (to taste) and 2 tablespoon water. Evenly coat the onions and stir occasionally to prevent burning.
step 2 Place the onions in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat with 1 tablespoon of Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (4 Tbsp), Garlic Powder (1/2 tsp), Ground Black Pepper (to taste) and 2 tablespoon water. Evenly coat the onions and stir occasionally to prevent burning.
step 3
Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add Soy Sauce (1 tsp) and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid evaporates and onions begin to gently stick to the bottom of the pan. Set aside and keep warm.
step 4
Place 1/4 of the cooked onions in a food processor with the Harissa Paste (1 Tbsp), Garlic Powder (1 tsp), Sea Salt (1 tsp) and 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil. Blend until pureed.
step 4 Place 1/4 of the cooked onions in a food processor with the Harissa Paste (1 Tbsp), Garlic Powder (1 tsp), Sea Salt (1 tsp) and 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil. Blend until pureed.
step 5
Add the pureed onion into a mixing bowl with the cooked wheatberries, Lentils (395 g), Vegan Cheese (4 Tbsp), Old Fashioned Rolled Oats (45 g) andAlmond Flour (4 Tbsp). Mix until well blended. Mixture should be moist but firm enough so burgers hold their shape.
step 6
Add more flour if necessary to achieve desired consistency. Adjust salt if necessary. Cover the mixture with plastic wrap and set aside to allow oats to absorb moisture.
step 6 Add more flour if necessary to achieve desired consistency. Adjust salt if necessary. Cover the mixture with plastic wrap and set aside to allow oats to absorb moisture.
step 7
Place the Cremini Mushrooms (455 g) in a large, non-stick skillet over medium heat with 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, Garlic Powder (1/2 tsp) and 1/4 cup water. Stir so mushrooms are evenly coated. Cover with a tight fitting lid and let cook for 5-7 minutes.
step 7 Place the Cremini Mushrooms (455 g) in a large, non-stick skillet over medium heat with 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, Garlic Powder (1/2 tsp) and 1/4 cup water. Stir so mushrooms are evenly coated. Cover with a tight fitting lid and let cook for 5-7 minutes.
step 8
Remove the lid and cook for another 5-7 minutes until liquid evaporates. Set aside in a warming drawer.
step 9
Place 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a large, non-stick skillet over medium heat and let pan heat up. Place 1/4 cup of burger mixture in the palm of your hand and press down slightly so burger is about 3/4 inch thick.
step 9 Place 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a large, non-stick skillet over medium heat and let pan heat up. Place 1/4 cup of burger mixture in the palm of your hand and press down slightly so burger is about 3/4 inch thick.
step 10
Carefully place it the frying pan and let the burger cook for 2-3 minutes. Carefully flip the burger, place vegan cheese on top of burger, cover the skillet with a tight fitting lid and reduce the heat to medium-low. Let cook for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.
step 10 Carefully place it the frying pan and let the burger cook for 2-3 minutes. Carefully flip the burger, place vegan cheese on top of burger, cover the skillet with a tight fitting lid and reduce the heat to medium-low. Let cook for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.
step 11
To make your own Homemade Ketchup, mix the Tomato Paste (170 g), Apple Cider Vinegar (4 Tbsp), Honey (2 tsp), Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (2 tsp), Onion Powder (1 tsp), Garlic Powder (1 tsp), Hot Smoked Paprika (1 tsp), and Sea Salt (1 tsp) in a mixing bowl.
step 12
Transfer the mix to a storage container and refrigerate overnight to let the flavors meld.
step 13
Spread both sides of Hamburger Buns (8) with your Homemade Ketchup and place a layer of mushrooms on the bottom bun. Place the cheese burger on top of the mushrooms. Top with caramelized onions and serve hot immediately.
step 13 Spread both sides of Hamburger Buns (8) with your Homemade Ketchup and place a layer of mushrooms on the bottom bun. Place the cheese burger on top of the mushrooms. Top with caramelized onions and serve hot immediately.

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