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Sweet Potato Lentil Burgers

Published February 22, 2015. Last updated October 20, 2018 by Samantha Rowland

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Curried spiced sweet potato lentil burgers are going to become a staple at my house! These burgers come together so easily, and get super crispy when baked in the oven, certainly nothing like “health food” in my mind! These sweet potato lentil burgers are vegan, gluten free, and packed with protein from the lentils, hemp hearts, and quinoa! They are very filling and keep well in the fridge for the entire week!

4.34 from 3 votes
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Sweet Potato Lentil Burgers are vegan and gluten free

When I decided to become vegetarian at 13, I had no idea how to cook vegetarian food and relied heavily on Boca burgers and vegetarian “chicken” nuggets and such if I was looking for something to eat outside of my pasta and pizza obsession. I often joke that I became a pasta-terrian when I stopped eating meat, because wow I ate a lot of pasta! Needless to say, as I gained confidence in the kitchen, I started experimenting with new flavors, ingredients and, cooking methods. Recently I’ve been dabbling in making my own veggie burgers.

I try to eat as wholesome as possible. The easiest way for me to do this is to make my food at home. While there are some great companies out there that make plant based burgers, I’ve found that these burgers can be expensive and don’t always have the protein in them that I’m craving. Plus what’s more fun than spending a few minutes playing with your food in the kitchen! Forming these burgers is a cinch and they just need 25-30 minutes in the oven and you have food for the week! I’m a stickler for wanting to know whats in my food and since they’re so easy to make and light on my pocketbook I’ll be making these often.

 Sweet Potato Lentil Burgers stacked on a plate

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Red lentils are quick cooking and full of fiber and protein! Red lentils are ready in about 15 minutes and can be a bit mushy if they get overcooked, which is fine in this recipe. I always have 2-3 roasted sweet potatoes hanging out in my kitchen, as I make a batch of them every Sunday. Having them on hand makes for an easy healthy side dish or allows me to throw together healthy snacks like my sweet potato protein bites. Quinoa, which is a seed not a grain, is full of protein and is great for vegans (and non-vegans as well) since it has all 9 essential amino acids and iron! I like to use quinoa over rice when I can since it has these benefits.

hemp heartsred lentils

Smoky paprika, sweet garam marsala, and slightly spicy curry. These flavors pair so well with red lentils and sweet potatoes, I could eat a bowl of this on it’s own pretty much anytime! I love how the sweet potato balances out the spice in the curry powder and elevates the smokey paprika flavor. Have you tried garam marsala before? It’s such a sweet mixture of spices and the smell is heavenly. I like to add a little green in my burgers as well, and cilantro pairs perfectly with curry and sweet potatoes! If you are not a cilantro fan, you can omit this from the recipe. Garam marsala also pairs well with pumpkin, check out this Pumpkin Coconut Soup.

Sweet Potato Lentil Burgers in a pita with lettuce

These burgers are very versitle! You can have them in a pita (my favorite way) with cucumber, avocado, and even a vegan version of vegetable raita! I made my raita with cashew cheese, cucumber, and cumin powder. It was seriously so good! Dave enjoyed his burger on a gluten free bagel with tomato, lettuce and mustard. You know these are good when the meat eater in the family even enjoys them!!

 Sweet Potato Lentil Burgers in a pita with avocado

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Sweet Potato Lentil Burgers

Sweet Potato Lentil Burgers

The perfect combination of spicy, smoky and sweet, these sweet potato lentil burgers are far from boring health food! Vegan, gluten free and packed with plant based protein, these burgers will keep you satisfied for hours!
4.34 from 3 votes
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Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Lentil Burgers
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Servings: 9
Author: Samantha Rowland

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked red lentils
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup roasted sweet potato flesh
  • 3 tbs. hemp hearts
  • 2 tbs. ground flax seeds
  • 2 tsp. curry powder
  • 1/2 tbs. smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp. garam masala
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 2 tbs. cilantro - chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • In a large bowl, combine the lentils, quinoa and sweet potato flesh. Mash sweet potato and combine all ingredients.
  • Add hemp hearts, ground flax, curry powder, paprika, garam marsala and salt. Stir to combine thoroughly.
  • Chop cilantro and add to mixture. Stir and let sit 5 minutes.
  • Add parchment or foil to a cookie sheet. Spray with nonstick spray.
  • Divide the mixture into 8-9 equal parts. Form burger sized patties with lightly wet hands.
  • Place burgers on sprayed cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Pull out of the oven and CAREFULLY flip the burgers over. These will still be quite fragile so be careful!
  • Bake for another 5-10 minutes until burgers are crispy.
  • Take out of oven and allow to cool on a cooling rack for a few minutes before eating. If you are storing these for later, allow to cool to room temperature before placing in a airtight container. for up to a week.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Amount per Serving
Calories
104
Fat
 
3
g
Carbohydrates
 
13
g
Fiber
 
3
g
Sugar
 
1
g
Protein
 
5
g
Where does nutrition info come from? Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, sourced from the USDA Food Database.
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Comments

  1. Ceferino

    November 13, 2019 at 11:51 am

    These look amazing, thank you. Can one freeze them?

    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Samantha Rowland

      November 26, 2019 at 1:44 pm

      I haven’t tried freezing these, so I cannot comment on their texture after freezing. Let us know if you try it!

      Reply
  2. Kristen from The Road to Domestication

    June 30, 2015 at 9:59 am

    5 stars
    Mercy, that looks amazing! Thanks so much for taking the time to link up with us at the #HomeMattersParty – we hope to see you again on Friday!

    Reply
  3. Lou Lou Girls

    June 29, 2015 at 12:53 pm

    This looks so amazing! I can’t wait to try it. Pinned and tweeted! Thanks for being a part of our party. I hope to see you, tonight at 7 pm. Lou Lou Girls

    Reply
  4. Katherines Corner

    June 26, 2015 at 10:24 pm

    5 stars
    I invite you to share this wonderful hamburger alternative at my Thursday favorite Things blog hop ( you can link up through Saturday midnight) Hugs

    Reply
  5. Gail Akeman

    June 25, 2015 at 7:42 pm

    3 stars
    Thank you for joining the Small victories Sunday linkup party. Please join again. Pinned to the group board.

    Reply
  6. Marie@The Interior Frugalista

    June 25, 2015 at 12:43 pm

    These sound so yummy! Pinned to make over the summer.

    Reply
  7. Joybee

    June 23, 2015 at 9:34 pm

    These sound great. I’m not vegetarian, but I love veggie burgers. They make great healthy lunches. I love the pita sandwich you made with these. Can you omit the hemp hearts (or use a substitute)…I have everything else on hand but don’t keep hemp hearts.

    Reply
  8. Katie

    June 22, 2015 at 7:51 pm

    I love Garam Masala and this sounds like a fantastic way to use it! thanks :)

    Reply
  9. Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen

    February 27, 2015 at 10:55 am

    YUMMY! Sweet Potato Lentil Burgers sounds so appetizing and full of delish stuff! Loved the addition of garam masala! :)

    Reply
  10. Janelle @ Run With No Regrets

    February 23, 2015 at 7:36 am

    Wow these burgers look SO good! I purchased lentils a few months ago and have still never used them in anything! I am definitely pinning this recipe!

    Reply
    • Sam

      February 23, 2015 at 12:04 pm

      Janelle, that’s a perfect use for your lentils! These burgers are super easy too! Enjoy them!

      Reply
  11. Farrah

    February 22, 2015 at 7:36 pm

    These look delicious, and I love the mix of spices in them! Garam masala is awesome. <3 I have lentils that I've been meaning to use in a recipe, so this will be perfect! <3 Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Sam

      February 23, 2015 at 12:04 pm

      I always forget about lentils too! So glad you are a garam masala lover as well, its such a fun flavor!

      Reply
  12. Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment

    February 22, 2015 at 6:12 pm

    Yum! These look delicious with such a nice mix of spices. Agree about the veggie burgers – making them at home is a much better option when possible.

    Reply
    • Sam

      February 23, 2015 at 12:05 pm

      Homemade is always best, I get so calm in the kitchen and I have food for the week double win! Hope you are enjoying your day!

      Reply

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