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Lentil Burgers

These easy lentil burgers are a delicious, nutritious, and customizable plant-based alternative to beef burgers, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Vegan, Vegetarian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Burger Mixture
  • 1.5 cups dried red lentils Soaked for 2 hours prior to use
  • 2 large cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 large shallot (or 1 small onion, small dice, about 1/3 cup)
  • 1/3 cup grated carrots (about 3 small)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
For Cooking
  • as needed Neutral flavored cooking oil (for pan frying, optional)

Method
 

Prep Lentils & Mixture
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. Soak lentils in water for 2 hours, covering by about 2 inches. Drain and rinse thoroughly.
  3. Place the lentils, garlic, shallot, carrot, tomato paste, cilantro, salt, and black pepper in a food processor.
  4. Pulse until the mixture is well combined and holds together.
Shape Patties
  1. Form the mixture into patties, using about ¼ cup per patty and flattening them to about ½ inch thick.
Cook & Serve
  1. Option 1 - Bake: Bake for 10 minutes, flip, and bake another 10 minutes until crispy.
  2. Option 2 - Pan-Fry: Heat oil in a skillet and cook patties for about 4 minutes per side, until golden and crisp.
  3. Serve your lentil patties on a bun with toppings or alongside a salad or roasted potatoes.

Notes

Store leftover lentil burgers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. They can also be frozen for longer storage—simply wrap each patty individually and place them in a freezer bag. Customize the spices and herbs according to your taste. Make sure to soak the lentils well; this helps them cook evenly and blend properly.