About Karen McLaughlin, M.Sc., RD Expertise I can address issues related to the nutritional value of a vegetarian or vegan diet, or particular vegetarian foods. I can also provide suggestions for recipes and vegetarian substitutes for nonvegetarian foods.
Experience I am a Registered Dietitian with a private practice in vegetarian/vegan nutrition, and the mother of two young boys who keep me challenged to provide healthy yet tasty vegan foods!
Organizations College of Dietitians of Ontario
Publications Hamilton Spectator
Education/Credentials Master of Science, Clinical nutrition
Bachelor of Applied Science, Clinical nutrition
Question hi
trying to add some protien to my diet for muscle repair.
Do you have any lentil burger recipes?
Theres one made from chick peas i've heard of - but do you have any tried recipes that were a hit?
dont mind a bit of spice...
oh and i have no idea how to prep lenitls to use them.
thanks for your time
lisa
Answer Hi Lisa,
Here is a recipe for Lentil Walnut Burgers from _The Moosewood Cookbook_ by Mollie Katzen.
3/4 cup dry lentils (I prefer to use red lentils)
1 1/2 cups water
2 tbsp cider vinegar
1 tbsp peanut or olive oil
1 cup finely minced onion
4-5 large cloves garlic, minced
about 10 large mushrooms, minced
1/2 cup very finely minced walnuts
1 tsp salt
1 tsp dry mustard
fresh black pepper to taste
1/2 cup fine bread crumbs or wheat germ
Place lentils and water in small saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer until lentils are soft and liquid is gone, approx 30 minutes.Transfer to a medium size bowl add vinegar, and mash.
Heat oil in a medium skillet. Add onions and saute over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients except bread crumbs/wheat germ and saute 5-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add vegetable mixture and breadcrumbs to lentils and mix well. Chill at least 1 hr before forming into patties.
Form into 4" diameter patties. Fry in a small amount of hot oil until browned and crispy on both sides. Makes 4-6 servings.
