Lentil burgers are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional meat burgers. Made with lentils, vegetables, and spices, they're packed with protein and fiber, and low in fat. They can be grilled, pan-fried, or baked, and served on a bun with your favorite toppings. Topped with lemon basil mayonnaise, these lentil burgers are sure to be a hit at your next cookout or party.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
VEGAN LENTIL BURGERS
These burgers are packed with flavor, fiber and protein while still being low in fat. We love them grilled, but you can also pan-fry them: Heat 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and fry patties until well browned, about 2 minutes per side. (Remember: The extra oil will alter the calorie and fat totals.)
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 2h10m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Bring the lentils and 1 3/4 cup of the broth to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, partially cover and simmer until the lentils are fully softened and the liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl with the remaining 1 tablespoon broth and mash well with a potato masher. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, until softened, about 6 minutes. Add the spinach, garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper and cumin and stir until the spinach is wilted, about 3 minutes.
- Add the spinach mixture, breadcrumbs, walnuts and 3/4 teaspoon salt to the lentils and mix thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high. Form the mixture into six 4-inch patties and spray with cooking spray on each side. Grill until nice grill marks form, about 3 minutes per side. Place the patties in the buns with the sliced onion and other toppings, as desired, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 560 calorie, Fat 14 grams, SaturatedFat 1.5 grams, Sodium 900 milligrams, Carbohydrate 90 grams, Fiber 21 grams, Protein 21 grams, Sugar 10 grams
MUSHROOM-LENTIL BURGERS
Mushrooms and lentils come together for a veggie burger worth making! The mushrooms yield a beefy flavor but I like to kick it up a notch by mixing steak sauce with mayo to slather on the bun for extra "beefy" flavor.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories Main Dish Recipes Burger Recipes Veggie
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine lentils, mushrooms, mustard, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a food processor; pulse to combine.
- Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Add bread crumbs and egg; mix until evenly combined. Shape mixture into 6 equal-sized patties.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place half of the patties in the skillet and cook for 5 minutes. Carefully flip and cook for 5 minutes more. Repeat with remaining patties.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 339.6 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
LENTIL BURGERS
Easy lentil veggie burger adapted from SILVERWOLF's 'Butter Bean Burgers.' Additional vegetables may be added, as well as extra spices to enhance the flavor. You should also use whatever cheese you like.
Provided by karkar
Categories Everyday Cooking Vegetarian
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pulse lentils in a food processor until coarsely ground; transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Mix onion, egg, bell pepper, and bread crumbs with the lentils; add mozzarella cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper to the lentils and mix.
- Divide the mixture into four equally sized portions, roll into balls, and flatten into patties.
- Spread cornmeal into a wide, shallow bowl. Dredge patties in cornmeal to coat.
- Heat olive oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties in skillet until browned, about 5 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.8 calories, Carbohydrate 37.2 g, Cholesterol 52.5 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 10.8 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 104.7 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
LENTIL BURGERS
A vegetarian recipe for lentils - perfect to substitute ground beef in tacos, hamburgers or sandwiches or just as a side dish.
Provided by kayski1
Time 1h
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- take one cup of dry lentils put into a pot and add 3-4 cups of water, boil vigoursly at high heat for 10 minutes the turn down to minimum heat and boil for another 20 minutes. A little bit of olive oil and finely chopped garlic can be added to the water.
- Drain the lentils and put on a frying pan at medium heat, let the water evaporate then add a little bit of canola or olive oil. Add the rest of ingredients - 2 cloves of finely chopped garlic, mustard, oregano, paprika, salt and pepper. Fry/heat for 10 minutes.
- Take lentils and put into a big bowl and add an egg, then make little patties and fry them, or as a vegan altenative they can be eaten as a side dish or added to tacos without the egg. It will be a little more crummy but still good.
Tips:
- To make the burgers more flavorful, use a variety of lentils, such as brown, green, and red.
- Be sure to rinse the lentils well before cooking them.
- If you don't have any vegetable broth on hand, you can use water instead.
- To make the burgers more moist, add an extra tablespoon or two of olive oil.
- If you're short on time, you can skip the step of chilling the burgers before cooking them.
- Serve the burgers on your favorite bun with your favorite toppings, such as lettuce, tomato, and cheese.
Conclusion:
These lentil burgers are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional beef burgers. They're packed with protein and fiber, and they're also low in fat and calories. Plus, they're easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a tasty and nutritious meal, give these lentil burgers a try!
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