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Lentil Salmon Burgers

  By Julievanrosendaal  ,   ,

April 28, 2017

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Homemade salmon burgers are more tender and flavourful than the packaged kind; this version uses split red lentils to help bind them together. They cook quickly in a skillet on the stovetop or grill - serve them on soft buns, with mayo or tartar sauce, thinly sliced cucumber, tomato, and spring greens.

  • Prep: 20 Minutes
  • Cook: 10 Minutes

  • 20 Minutes

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  • Yields: 4
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Directions

  1. Finely chop the salmon and transfer to a large bowl. Add lentils, breadcrumbs, green onion, egg, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper and stir to combine.
  2. Set a heavy skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of oil to the pan. Gently drop small handfuls of the salmon mixture into the pan and flatten into a patty.
  3. Cook for 4-5 minutes, or until deep golden on the bottom. Gently flip using a thin spatula, and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until golden on the other side. Serve on soft buns. Optionally spread with mayonnaise, and stack with thinly sliced cucumber, tomato, and spring greens.

Quick tip: Stir 2 Tbsp (30 mL) chopped capers into ¼ cup (60 mL) mayonnaise and use in place of mayonnaise or tartar sauce.

Ingredients

1 lb (500 g) skinless salmon fillet

2/3 cup (150 mL) cooked split red lentils

1/3 cup (75 mL) fresh or dry breadcrumbs

1 green onion, finely chopped

1 egg, lightly beaten

1 Tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice

1 tsp (5 mL) whole grain mustard

to taste, salt and pepper

canola oil, for cooking

4 wholewheat burger buns

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:

mayonnaise, thinly sliced cucumber, tomato, spring greens

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1 burger (with bun)
Calories620
Sodium690 mg
Potassium574 mg
Protein34 g
Cholesterol170 mg
Sugar8 g
Total Fat22 g
Saturated Fat8 g
Total Carbohydrates69 g
Dietary Fiber3 g