Lentil & TVP Burger Bowl
Mar 14, 2025
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Now, let’s get into the details of this incredible recipe! 🌱
Lentil & TVP Burger Bowl
If you cook the TVP with the lentils the Burn sign might come on your instant pot.
Ingredients
Burger "Meat"
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup green lentils
- 1 1/4 cups Broth
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup TVP (rehydrated in 1/2 cup broth)
Special Sauce
- 1/2 cup cashews (soaked for 1 hour)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 Tablespoon raw apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 Tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
For Serving
- Chopped lettuce
- Tomatoes, diced
- Green onions, sliced
- Pickle slices
Dairy-free shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
Make the Burger "Meat" (Instant Pot Method)
- Start by soaking cashews
- Press Sauté on the Instant Pot and add the chopped onion. Sauté with a splash of water (or broth) until softened, about 5 minutes. Press Cancel to stop the cooking cycle.
- Stir in the garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, cumin, and black pepper while the pot is still hot.
- Add the green lentils and water, stirring to ensure the lentils are evenly covered. Secure the lid, set the steam release valve to Sealing, and select Manual/Pressure Cook for 5 minutes on high pressure.
- Rehydrate the TVP by soaking it in 1/2 cup broth
- Once the cooking cycle is complete, naturally release pressure for 10 minutes, then move the steam release valve to Venting to release any remaining pressure.
- Open the lid, stir in salt and rehydrated TVP, and mix well.
Make the Special Sauce
- Drain and rinse the soaked cashews.
- Blend all sauce ingredients (cashews, water, vinegar, maple syrup, tomato paste, mustard, onion powder, and salt) until smooth.
Assemble the Bowls
- Fill a bowl with chopped lettuce, burger "meat," tomatoes, green onions, pickles, and dairy-free cheddar (if using).
- Drizzle with plenty of special sauce and serve!
Notes
- Stovetop Method: Cook lentils in 2 cups water (simmer for 20-30 minutes), then drain. Sauté onion with a splash of water, add seasonings, stir in lentils & TVP, and mix well.
- Storage: Keep leftovers in separate airtight containers in the fridge for up to 1 week.
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