Spicy Green Lentil Burgers have lots of texture, wonderful flavor enhanced with the spices and one of the best veggie combinations you could ask for.
Spicy Green Lentil Burgers are my favorite veggie burgers. You would think that all the combinations possible have already been used. Nope. This one has lots of texture, wonderful flavor enhanced with the spices and the best veggie combination you could ask for.
The mix is easy and the ‘burgers’ fry up so nice and get a crispy outside layer. That is important to me. Try these soon so that you are not missing out and your kids will love them too.
Spicy Green Lentil Burgers
Spicy Green Lentil Burgers is one of the best veggie combinations you could ask for
Ingredients
- 1 cup green lentils dried
- 1/2 onion chopped
- 1 carrot finely chopped in a processor
- 3/4 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup pepitas you could use sunflower kernels to
- 1 tablespoon flax seed Meal and 3 tablespoons water, mimics and egg
- 3/4 cup bread crumbs
- 4 tablespoons tamari
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1-1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil for frying the 'burgers'
Instructions
Cook the lentils:
- Put 2 cups water and 1 cup dried lentils in a large saucepan.
- Bring to a boil.
- Turn down the heat and cook for 20 minutes.
- Drain the liquid off of the lentils.
- Set the lentils aside.
Now for the rest:
- Mix the flax seed meal with the water and set aside so that it can gel a bit.
- In a large bowl add the cooked lentils, the flax seed meal mixture and the remainder of the ingredients. Mix well.
- Form the patties so that they will fit the shape of the buns that you have.
- If the patties seem to moist and won't hold their shape well enough add more breadcrumbs. You can use 1/4 cup of panko also.
- Heat the coconut oil in a frying pan and cook the lentil patties on each side.
- Spread your buns with all of your favorite condiments and add lettuce and onion of you choice too.
Recipe Notes
TO FREEZE:
To freeze place the patties on a baking sheet before they are fried.
Put 6 on each cookie sheet - spaced out evenly.
Slide the cookie sheets into the freezer for about 30 minutes or until they are frozen.
Take the cookie sheets out of the freezer.
Use a spatula to slide off each patty to store in a rigid sided container or a freezer bag.
Place a small piece of waxed paper between each patty for easy removal.
Pack in rigid sided container or freezer bag.
TO PREPARE AFTER FREEZING:
Take out as many patties as you want and fry in a little bit of hot oil for 8 to 10 minutes on each side.
Fix up you hamburger buns with all of the condiments that you like, place on a patty and enjoy.
Ginny McMeans says
Thank you so much for letting me know Naomi. That means the world to me!
Naomi Hatton says
We have been eating these burgers for a few years now and I am yet to find another recipe that is even close to being as delicious as this one.
Ginny McMeans says
Wonderful Simon! So glad you found it. 🙂
plasterer bristol says
Sounds fantastic. Something new to try. Thanks.
Simon
Ginny McMeans says
Yes you sure could. It would be a little different in texture but it would work.
Romy says
Could you sub the breadcrumbs for almond meal to make these lower in carbs?
Sheila says
Did anyone else find these patties didn’t stick together? I made them tonight and they taste delicious but were very crumbly and fell apart.
Ginny McMeans says
Yes, they sure will. Cut down on all of the other ingredients though by about half.
Ginny McMeans says
Yes, both ways. With grilling I would put them on a piece of foil because bean burgers tend to fall apart.
Julia says
I’ve got a can of green lentils I need to use. Will they work?
Amanda says
Hi, I’m just wondering if these would work baked or grilled, instead of fried?
Ginny McMeans says
You are amazing Hollie! Ground your own – I just love that. Thank you for your feedback and I hope you get to try lots of my recipes. 🙂
Hollie says
My family enjoyed this recipe. We are out of flax meal, so I improvised by grinding my own. Turned out a little crumbly, but oh so tasty! Thank you! I plan to try out more of your recipes.
Ginny McMeans says
Me too Hannah! You are going to love them. 🙂
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
These sound fantastic, Ginny! I cannot wait to try them. Lentils are definitely one of my favorite foods!
Ginny McMeans says
Thanks Heather! They fry up nice and crispy. You’re gonna be happy. 🙂
Ginny McMeans says
That will be wonderful Christie. I think he will love them.
Ginny McMeans says
Thank you sooo much Amy! Your support means everything!
Heather @ Sugar Dish Me says
Ginny these are incredible! I’ve never used lentils to make veggie burgers but Ohhhhhh I’m gonna start!! Gorgeous!
Christie - Food Done Light says
These look so incredibly delicious. We’ve been looking for a really good veggie burger. Going to try these out on my hubby.
Amy @ What Jew Wanna Eat says
This look so amazing, Ginny! I can almost taste them!