Are lentil burgers healthy?

Yes! Lentil burgers are packed with fibre, protein and vegetables for a healthy and filling vegetarian and vegan meal.

How do you make lentil burgers stick together?

The oats are used in this recipe to help bind the burgers together. You can also substitute the oats with flour or breadcrumbs.

Yes! Just make sure to use gluten-free oats in this recipe.

No. Red lentils become too soft once cooked and won't hold up in these burgers. If you try to use red lentils, the burgers will likely fall apart.

Lentil veggie burgers are easy to make and packed with flavour!

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Cook the lentils according to package directions in water or vegetable broth. Optionally add a bay leaf for more flavour. (Make sure to remove it once the lentils are cooked.) Drain the lentils well once cooked.
Clean the mushrooms, peel the carrots, onion and garlic and give them a rough chop. Add them to a food processor. Pulse a few times to chop.
Heat the oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add the vegetables and cook for 7-8 minutes, string every couple of minutes.
Add the cooked vegetables back to the food processor with the cooked lentils, oats, smoked paprika, oregano, ground pepper, salt and tamari.
Pulse everything together to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Use your hands to form the mixture into patties. If it feels too wet to stick together, add another 1/4 cup of oats.
Cook the patties on a baking sheet in the oven at 400 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or pan fry them in a large skillet with some oil on medium-high heat.
Serve on their own or in a bun with your favourite toppings.

Use dried lentils vs canned lentils for best results.

Store leftover patties in a container in the fridge for up to 6 days.

Freeze uncooked patties for up to 3 months.