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Green Lentil Burgers

Green Lentil Burgers: Crispy, Flavor-Packed & Plant-Based Delights

Enjoy hearty Green Lentil Burgers, a delicious protein-packed vegan choice that's quick to make and customizable with various toppings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Burger Mixture
  • 1 cup Green Lentils
  • 3 cups Water or Vegetable Broth Broth adds richer flavor.
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 medium Carrot Grated
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Whole Wheat or Gluten-Free
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • Salt Salt To taste
  • Black Pepper Black Pepper To taste
For Cooking
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For sautéing
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce or Tamari Use tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice For flavor
Optional Toppings
  • Lettuce
  • Tomato Slices
  • Avocado
  • Vegan Mayonnaise
  • Mustard

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse the green lentils under cool water, then combine in a pot with water or vegetable broth. Boil then simmer for 25-30 minutes until tender. Drain excess liquid.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion for 4-5 minutes until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and grated carrot, cooking for 3 more minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine cooked lentils with sautéed vegetables. Add breadcrumbs, parsley, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, soy sauce, and lemon juice. Mix well.
  4. Shape the mixture into 4-6 patties. Chill in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes to help them set.
  5. Preheat skillet or grill over medium heat. Cook patties for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. Serve on buns or plates, topped with preferred toppings. Enjoy your delicious Green Lentil Burgers!

Nutrition

Serving: 1burgerCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure lentils are drained properly after cooking to avoid soggy burgers. Taste-test a small patty before cooking the batch to adjust seasoning.

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