Pan-Fried Lentil Patties (Veggie Burgers)
Pan-Fried Lentil Patties (Veggie Burgers) deliver a hearty bite with tender lentils, melted mozzarella, and a garlicky onion kick, all crisped in a light cornmeal crust. These burgers feel comforting yet fresh, perfect for a casual weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend lunch. Serve on buns with your favorite toppings or over greens for a lighter plate.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pan-Fried Lentil Patties (Veggie Burgers), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 65 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 32 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 53
- Heart Health
- 90
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Pulse the lentils in a food processor until coarsely ground; move them to a large mixing bowl.
- 2
Combine the onion, egg, bell pepper, and bread crumbs with the lentils; add the mozzarella cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper to the lentils and mix.
- 3
Split the mixture into four equal portions, shape into balls, then press them into patties.
- 4
Spread the cornmeal in a wide, shallow bowl. Dredge the patties in the cornmeal to coat.
- 5
Heat the olive oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties in the skillet until browned, about 5 minutes per side.
- Calories 357.54 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 21.4 g Good Source 43%
- Carbohydrate 49.94 g 18%
- Total Fat 12.24 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 5.31 g High 27%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 78.01 mg High 26%
- Sodium 218.76 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 16.86 g Good Source 60%
- Total Sugars 3.79 g --
- Added Sugars 0.13 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 184.98 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 5.24 mg Good Source 29%
- Potassium 516.44 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 150.98 mcg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin C 55.55 mg Good Source 62%
- Vitamin D 0.26 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pan Fried Lentil Patties (Veggie Burgers) is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Cornmeal, and Diced Bell Pepper. Each serving provides about 357.54 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pan-Fried Lentil Patties (Veggie Burgers) made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Cornmeal, Diced Bell Pepper, Diced Onion. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pan-Fried Lentil Patties (Veggie Burgers)?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 357.54 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pan-Fried Lentil Patties (Veggie Burgers) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Pan-Fried Lentil Patties (Veggie Burgers) healthy?
- Pan-Fried Lentil Patties (Veggie Burgers) has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 357.54 calories and 21.4 g of protein, or 43% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 218.76 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.31 g (27% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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