Lentil Burgers

Hand Holding Lentil Burger in Bun with Burger Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato and Beetroot.

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4.86 from 21 votes

Delicious and nutritious lentil burgers that are tasty, nutritious and versatile.

Prep Time10

Cook Time40

Total Time50

Course: Main Meal

Cuisine: Vegetarian

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: burgers

Calories: 182kcal

Author: Amy

Equipment

Food Processor (optional step)

Ingredients

2 tablespoon olive oil
½ onion , finely chopped
1 garlic clove , minced
½ celery stalk , finely chopped
1 medium carrot , finely chopped
250g (0.55lb) sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1cm cubes (approx. half a medium sweet potato)
1 tablespoon curry Powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon cumin
115g (½ cup) dry green lentils
365ml (1½ cups) water
1 egg
25g (⅓ cup) dried breadcrumbs

Instructions

Heat ½ tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, celery and carrots then reduce the heat to low and cook for approx. 5 mins (until softened.)
Add the sweet potato, curry powder, smoked paprika & cumin, stir for a further minute.
Add the lentils & water. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to low and allow to simmer until cooked, soft and all the water is absorbed (approx. 25 mins)
(OPTIONAL) Add the mixture to a food processor and gently pulse to desired consistency (do not over blend as the mixture will become too soft to handle when frying)
Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and allow to cool. Add the egg and breadcrumbs then stir until combined.
Divide the mixture to form 6 patties.
Heat the remaining oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes each side or until golden and warmed through.

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Notes

If you find the mixture a little wet add a tablespoon of breadcrumbs at a time to the mixture until it firms up a little.

Nutritional information is a rough GUIDE only, calculated using an online calculator. Results will vary depending on lentil variety, potato variety, cooking method etc.

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