Simple Tasty Lentil Veggie Burgers Recipe

Name: Simple Tasty Lentil Veggie Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup lentils (to yield 2 cups cooked); ¼ cup green onion, chopped (4-5 green onions, white and green parts); 2 egg whites (or 1 whole egg); ½ cup carrot, finely shredded (I use that pre-shredded kind); 1 tablespoon tahini; 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast; 1 teaspoon dried parsley (or 1 tablespoon fresh); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; ½ teaspoon sea salt; 1 dash cayenne (a few shakes); ½ cup breadcrumbs (I use whole-wheat); ⅓ cup hulled raw sunflower seeds

Servings: persons

1 cup lentils (to yield 2 cups cooked)
¼ cup green onion, chopped (4-5 green onions, white and green parts)
2 egg whites (or 1 whole egg)
½ cup carrot, finely shredded (I use that pre-shredded kind)
1 tablespoon tahini
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon dried parsley (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon sea salt
1 dash cayenne (a few shakes)
½ cup breadcrumbs (I use whole-wheat)
⅓ cup hulled raw sunflower seeds

1
Rinse 1 cup of regular brown lentils, and cook in about 2-3 cups of boiling water for 30 minutes or until the lentils have softened, draining any excess water.
2
Let them cool a bit.
3
Put all of the ingredients except the breadcrumbs and sunflower seeds into a food processor and do a rough chop a few times until the mixture gels together, and a puree forms but there are still some whole lentils in there.
4
Pour the mixture into a bowl and add the seeds and breadcrumbs until you can form patties with your hands.
5
If the mixture is falling apart, refridgerate it for a while.
6
Form about 4-6 patties by hand, then heat about 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet on medium heat.
7
Cook each patty about 6-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

312

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup lentils (to yield 2 cups cooked), ¼ cup green onion, chopped (4-5 green onions, white and green parts), 2 egg whites (or 1 whole egg), ½ cup carrot, finely shredded (I use that pre-shredded kind), and more.

Yes, Simple Tasty Lentil Veggie Burgers 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!

Simple Tasty Lentil Veggie Burgers

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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