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Home / Recipes / Lunch / Lentil Veggie Burgers: Spring Edition

Lentil Veggie Burgers: Spring Edition

Published April 6, 2015. Last updated March 2, 2018 by Samantha Rowland

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Homemade Lentil Veggie Burgers are packed full with spring veggies and made from easy to digest, high protein red lentils. These protein packed, gluten free, vegan lentil veggie burgers will become a quick favorite at your house. They bake up in just 20 minutes and could not be easier to make!

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Lentil Veggie Burgers are vegan

The arrival of spring. The trees are blooming tulips are blooming and all I want is something light yet delicious. Gone are the days of heavy casseroles or big pots of soup, instead I’m craving things like broccoli and fresh mushrooms and can’t wait to get the grill started. Since it’s still a little early to be grilling outdoors on a daily basis after work, I made lentil veggie burgers in the oven.

Did I mention that these burgers are packed with protein, fiber, iron, calcium, are gluten-free, dairy free, and full of Omegas. I added some of my favorite ingredients, hemp heart and walnuts to make sure these had adequate fats. Remember fats are important to help you absorb fat soluble vitamins. These lentil veggie burgers are not heavily seasoned which give the vegetables a chance to SHINE in their spring glory! I used just a bit of garlic powder to give them some flavor.

Lentil Veggie Burgers patties stacked

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Red lentils are easily digestible and you’ll be surprised how easily they want to help you make a veggie burger stick together. I use gluten-free oat brand to bind these instead of traditional breadcrumbs. After some experimenting, I found that the oat bran not only provides additional fiber but it’s also the perfect gluten-free binder when paired with ground flax.

Although I do love that heavily seasoned veggie burger, I wanted to make a burger that could go with anything. My favorite toppings are the traditional burger toppings, just lettuce, tomato, avocado, a squeeze of spicy brown mustard, and a pickle if you have one! You really can’t get much better than that in my opinion. These lentil veggie burgers would be great crumbled up over a salad or in veggie wrap paired with some roasted garlic hummus. These lentil veggie burgers are great option for people who are trying to eat less meat or get more veggies in their everyday diet.

You could really add any vegetables you like to this, maybe shred some carrots or zucchini, just make sure that whatever veggie you’re adding is not going to add a lot of moisture. For instance you would want to make sure that all extra liquid was pressed out of the zucchini before adding. Sautéed spinach or wilted kale would also be great to add as well. The possibilities are really endless.

Lentil Veggie Burgers with tomato and lettuce on a bun

Lentil Veggie Burgers Spotlight

Lentils are have both soluable and insoluable fiber. Fiber is great for your digestive system. It not only helps you feel full when eating, but it also helps keep everything moving in your digestive system, which can help protect you from colon cancer.  Soluable fiber can help regulate your blood sugar, which is important, especially if you are diabetic.

Did you know that one cup of lentils provides 90% of the recommended daily allowance for folic acid. This is great for pregnant women but also great for everyone else as folic acid can help protect your artery walls.

Lentils are also packed with plant based protein, one cup of red lentils has 18 grams of protein!

Lentils are packed with iron, magnesium, and zinc. Magnesium has been shown to improve the flow of blood, oxygen and nutrients, so it’s an important mineral to get enough of. You will also get Vitamin C and B-6.

Lentil Veggie Burgers Recipe Tips

hemp hearts

Add hemp hearts to vegan dishes to increase the omega 3’s and protein! Hemp hearts are easy to digest and add a nutty flavor to this dish!

baking sheet

Be sure to save yourself some grief and use parchment paper on your baking sheet before making these. I like to also lightly spray the parchment with coconut oil, just to be sure nothing sticks.

Lentil Veggie Burger cut in half on a plate

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Spring Lentil Veggie Burgers

These vegan veggie burgers are full of flavors and fresh spring veggies.
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Burgers
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Servings: 6
Author: Samantha Rowland

Ingredients

  • 1 cup red lentils - cooked
  • 1/2 cup broccoli
  • 1/4 red onion - chopped
  • 1/2 red bell peppers
  • 1/2 container of mushrooms - 1/2 cup cooked
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tbs. fresh thyme
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped
  • 2 tbs. walnuts - chopped
  • 1 tbs. ground flax seeds
  • 2 tbs. oat brand
  • 1 tbs. coconut flour
  • 3 tbs. hemp hearts
  • 1/2-1 tsp salt
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions

  • In a large pot, add 1 cup lentils and 2 cups water, (after rinsing lentils) and 1 bay leaf and pinch of salt. Boil and cook 20 minutes.
  • While lentils cook, chop veggies and saute with 1/4 tsp. salt until lightly browned about 6-7 minutes.
  • Add veggies to a large bowl. Add oat brand, ground flax, coconut flour, hemp hearts 1/4 tsp salt and garlic powder.
  • Chop parsley and add to veggies.
  • When lentils are done, add to veggies. Mix to combine. Add walnuts and mix.
  • Divide into 6 equal patties.
  • Bake at 400 for 20 minutes. Flip after 15 minutes.
  • Top with your favorite toppings!

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Amount per Serving
Calories
205
Fat
 
6
g
Carbohydrates
 
25
g
Fiber
 
11
g
Sugar
 
1
g
Protein
 
12
g
Where does nutrition info come from? Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, sourced from the USDA Food Database.
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  1. elaine

    April 15, 2015 at 8:53 pm

    Thanks for linking up on My 2 Favorite Things on Thursday!! Hope to see you tomorrow!! Pinned!!

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  2. Deborah Davis

    April 13, 2015 at 11:29 pm

    5 stars
    Healthy homemade veggie burgers are such a treat. I can’t wait to try this recipe! Thank you so much for sharing this healthy and delicious Spring Veggie Burger recipe on the Healthy, Happy, Green & Natural Blog Hop! I’m pinning and sharing!

    Reply
  3. Stephanie

    April 13, 2015 at 5:57 pm

    I can’t wait to try these! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!

    Reply
  4. Joy @ Joy Love Food

    April 11, 2015 at 9:06 pm

    I love veggie burgers, your version sounds incredible! Thanks for sharing at What’d You Do This Weekend? I hope you will join us again this Monday!

    Reply
  5. Joli Tripp

    April 11, 2015 at 1:35 pm

    These veggie burgers look and sound wonderful! Yum.

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