Lentil-Quinoa Burger Recipe

Name: Lentil-Quinoa Burger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup (170 g) tri-colored quinoa, rinsed; 5 cups (1.19 L) water, divided; 1 cup (77 g) sprouted green lentils; Spices of your choice, to taste (dried cumin, paprika, dried onion flakes, etc.); 1 tomato, chopped; 1/4 cup (38 g) red onion, chopped; 2 red chiles; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup (119 mL) water; 1/3 cup (79 mL) olive oil; 2 tablespoons brown rice vinegar; Lemon juice, to taste

Servings: persons

1 cup (170 g) tri-colored quinoa, rinsed
5 cups (1.19 L) water, divided
1 cup (77 g) sprouted green lentils
Spices of your choice, to taste (dried cumin, paprika, dried onion flakes, etc.)
1 tomato, chopped
1/4 cup (38 g) red onion, chopped
2 red chiles
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup (119 mL) water
1/3 cup (79 mL) olive oil
2 tablespoons brown rice vinegar
Lemon juice, to taste

1
In a saucepan, combine the quinoa and 2 cups (474 mL) of the water.
2
Bring to a boil, cover, and lower the heat to medium.
3
Cook for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is done.
4
While the quinoa is cooking, combine all the sauce ingredients, except the lemon juice, in another saucepan.
5
Heat the sauce for 5 minutes and transfer it to a blender.
6
Blend until it is smooth, and season to taste with the lemon juice.
7
Return to the pan and cook it over low heat for 5 minutes, or until it is warm.
8
In a medium saucepan, bring the remaining 3 cups (711 mL) of water to a boil.
9
Pour in the lentils and gently boil for 5 minutes.
10
Remove them from the heat.
11
Cover the lentils and let them stand for 4 to 8 minutes.
12
Combine the quinoa and lentils in a food processor with half of the sauce and any spices you want to use.
13
Pulse until the mixture is well combined, but not too wet.
14
With your hands, shape the mixture into medium-sized patties.
15
Place the patties in the refrigerator for a few minutes to let them set before cooking.
16
On a greased griddle or skillet, cook each patty for 5 minutes per side.
17
Cover the patties with the remaining sauce and enjoy!

247

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup (170 g) tri-colored quinoa, rinsed, 5 cups (1.19 L) water, divided, 1 cup (77 g) sprouted green lentils, Spices of your choice, to taste (dried cumin, paprika, dried onion flakes, etc.), and more.

Yes, Lentil-Quinoa Burger falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lentil-Quinoa Burger

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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