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vegan lentil burger

Vegan Lentil Burgers

This vegan burger, made of lentils and other nutritious ingredients, packs a punch of protein and is seriously tasty.

Course Main Course
Cuisine Vegan
Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Calories 348 kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ cup lentils
  • ¾ cup low sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 Tbsp. ground flax seeds
  • 6 Tbsp. water
  • ¼  cup unsalted walnuts halves
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 red onion, divide use
  • 2 Tbsp. whole wheat breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • ½ tsp. ground cumin
  • ½ tsp. ground smoked paprika
  • 4 whole wheat hamburger buns
  • 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp. vegan mayonnaise 
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach, divided use

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F.

  2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Spray with nonstick cooking spray.

  3. Cook lentils. Add broth and lentils to a small pot, bring to a boil, simmer on low for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat; set aside.

  4. Make flax egg: combine flax seeds and warm water; set aside for 5 minutes. 

  5. Crush walnuts with a mortar and pestle; set aside.

  6. Chop bell peppers into ¼-inch cubed pieces. Take ¾ onion, slice into thin rings; take the other ¼ onion and chop into ¼-inch cubed pieces; set aside. 

  7. In a large bowl, add flax egg, walnuts, bell pepper, cubed onion, lentils, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and cumin, mix until combined. Divide lentil mixture into 4 even portions and form into a round patty shape. Place patties on baking sheet, bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Let patties cool for 1-2 minutes.

  8. To build burger, place 1 whole wheat bun on a serving plate, spread mustard and vegan mayonnaise evenly on bun; add ½ cup spinach, lentil patty, sliced onion, and top with remaining bun. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

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