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Vintage Wine Bar Veggie Burger

Makes 5 burgers (6 to 7 ounces each) 8 ounces white beans (dry) 8 ounces lentils (dry) 1 sweet potato

Makes 5 burgers (6 to 7 ounces each)

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8 ounces white beans (dry)

8 ounces lentils (dry)

1 sweet potato

1 rutabaga

1 parsnip

1/2 cup panko bread crumbs

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1. Soak white beans overnight in 16 ounces of water. Cook white beans in 1 quart of water until very soft (about 20-30 minutes). Strain. Puree in food processor until smooth. Add a little warm water if it gets too dry.

2. Cook lentils in 1 quart (32 ounces) of water until al dente (about 10 minutes). Strain.

3. Peel and cut sweet potato, rutabaga and parsnip into 1/4-inch cubes. Toss with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast in baking pan covered in foil for about 20 minutes at 450 degrees.

4. In a large mixing bowl, combine roasted vegetables, lentils, beans, and bread crumbs. Fold ingredients together until the mixture is even. Salt/pepper to taste. Form patties.

5. In a cast-iron pan on medium-high heat, add a tablespoon of olive oil. Sear the veggie burgers on both sides to brown. Finish in the oven at 350 degrees for 5 minutes.

Per serving: 419 calories, 25 grams protein, 77 grams carbohydrates, 9 grams sugar, 2 grams fat, no cholesterol, 115 milligrams sodium, 25 grams dietary fiber.