Vegan lentil burger

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Course: Supper
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 969kcal

Ingredients

Burger

  • 200 g dried green or brown lentils
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 carrot grated
  • 1 red bell pepper finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 150 g rolled oats
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 whole-grain burger buns
  • Lettuce, tomato, onion and other desired toppings

Instructions

  • Rinse the lentils and place them in a large saucepan with enough water to cover them by about 2.5cm (1 inch). Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the lentils are tender but not mushy. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until they become translucent.
  • Add the grated carrot and chopped red bell pepper to the skillet. Continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables have softened.
  • Stir in the ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the spices are fragrant.
  • In a food processor, combine the cooked lentils, sautéed vegetable mixture, rolled oats, tomato paste, and soy sauce (or tamari). Pulse until the mixture is well combined and has a chunky texture.
  • Transfer the lentil mixture to a mixing bowl and let it cool slightly. If the mixture appears too wet, you can add a bit more rolled oats.
  • Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into burger patties.
  • In the same skillet used earlier, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the lentil burger patties and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and firm.
  • Toast the burger buns in the skillet or toaster until they are lightly browned.
  • Assemble your vegan lentil burgers by placing a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun, followed by a lentil patty, tomato slices, onion rings, or any other desired toppings. Top with the other half of the bun.
    Serve your vegan lentil burgers hot with a side of your favorite condiments and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Vegan lentil burger
Amount per Serving
Calories
969
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
24
g
37
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
14
g
Sodium
 
1983
mg
86
%
Potassium
 
1863
mg
53
%
Carbohydrates
 
149
g
50
%
Fiber
 
44
g
183
%
Sugar
 
14
g
16
%
Protein
 
45
g
90
%
Vitamin A
 
7510
IU
150
%
Vitamin C
 
91
mg
110
%
Calcium
 
199
mg
20
%
Iron
 
15
mg
83
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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