Vegan Lentil Burgers Recipe Video

These patties are super nutritious and loaded in flavor. You can go ahead and serve them as a sandwich if you would like. I served them topped with Bolivian salsa – llajwa – and a salad. Whatever you decide, I think you will love them.

Summary

Preparation Time30 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In50 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthy++Servings10
CuisineCourse
DishVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Lentil8 Ounce, boiled
 Bread crumbs1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Carrot1 Medium, grated
 Raw beet1 Small, grated
 Garlic2 Clove (10 gm), minced
 Parsley2 Tablespoon, chopped
 Cilantro2 Tablespoon, chopped
 Scallion2 Medium, chopped
 Lemon peel1 Teaspoon
 Lime juice1 Tablespoon
 Cumin1 Teaspoon
 Black pepper2 Teaspoon
 Olive oil2 Tablespoon
 Regular salt3 Teaspoon, divided (2- PATTIES; 1- LLAJWA)
 Roma tomato4 Small, peeled (FOR LLAJWA)
 Jalapeno pepper1 Large, seeded, membrane removed (locoto, jalapeno or Serrano , FOR LLAJWA)
 Cilantro sprigs/Parsley/ mint5 Medium (FOR LLAJWA)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 158 Calories from Fat 31

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4 g5.4%

Saturated Fat 0.49 g2.4%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 629.3 mg26.2%

Total Carbohydrates 24 g8.1%

Dietary Fiber 9.2 g36.7%

Sugars 4.9 g

Protein 9 g17.6%

Vitamin A 42.7% Vitamin C 26.9%

Calcium 3.9% Iron 15.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1. In a food processor place 2/3 of the cooked lentils and puree.
2. Place it in a bowl with all of the other ingredients – except the olive oil. Mix well.
3. Make 10 patties and refrigerate them for about 30 minutes.
4. LLAJWA: In a food processor put all ingredients and process until smooth but not liquid (Use as a topping for your burger or as a salsa with some bread and butter).

MAKING
5. Heat a skillet with the olive oil.
6. Fry the patties, at medium heat, until browned for about 5 minutes.
7. Flip and cook for another 5 minutes or until the other side browns as well.

SERVING
8. In as serving plate, serve the patties in a sandwich or with a salad. It can be topped it with llajwa – Bolivian salsa or any other topping of choice.
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