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Lentil Burgers

You will love these lentil burgers! They're packed with flavor, super healthy, crispy, and entirely vegan. We absolutely love eating them with a burger bun or with a big salad. 
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Diet Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 8 burger patties
Calories 97kcal
Author Sina

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup dried red lentils
  • 1 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 clove of garlic, minced
  • 1 stalk of leek
  • 1 small carrot
  • 4 tablespoons flour whole wheat, spelt, or all-purpose
  • 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon paprika powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander
  • salt, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste
  • 2 teaspoons corn starch
  • 4 tablespoons rolled oats

Instructions

  • Rinse the red lentils. Cook them according to the instructions on the package. They should be tender but not too soft. Make sure they still have some shape. 
  • Finely chop the onion and the garlic. Cut the carrots into small cubes and the leek into small pieces. 
  • Heat some oil in a large pan and pan-fry the vegetables for about 5 minutes. 
  • Finely chop the parsley. Place all ingredients except for the rolled oats in a medium-sized bowl. 
  • Stir everything with a spoon. Then use an immersion blender and blend everything until you've got a chunky paste. 
  • Add the rolled oats and stir well with a spoon. 
  • Use your hands and form 8-10 burgers. 
  • Heat a generous amount of oil in a large pan and pan-fry the lentil burgers on both sides until browned and crispy. This will take about 5 minutes on each side. 

Notes

  • The lentil burgers are super versatile. You can change the seasonings to your personal liking. Use oregano, basil, and paprika powder for an Italian version. 
  • You could also add 1-2 teaspoons of tomato paste and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to change things up a bit. 
  • Make sure not to overcook the red lentils. They should be tender and still have some shape. The burgers don't work well with super mushy lentils. 

Nutrition

Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 227mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1286IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg