Lentil burgers: delicious and healthy vegetarian recipe

Ingredients for Lentil burgers

• 240 g French green or brown lentils

• 120 ml full-fat Greek yogurt

• 1 g finely grated lemon zest

• 15 ml fresh lemon juice

• 2 garlic cloves, finely grated, divided

• kosher salt

• 170 g crimini mushrooms, stems trimmed, finely chopped

• 30 g white miso

• 1 g smoked paprika

• 60 ml extra-virgin olive oil, divided

• 30 g oat flour (or more), gluten-free 1:1 blend, or plain flour

• whole wheat or gluten-free buns

• sprouts and/or lettuce (optional)

• pickle slices (for serving)

How to make Lentil burgers

1. Place the lentils in a large saucepan and cover with water by 10 cm. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender but not mushy, about 10 minutes from the time the water starts boiling. Drain well and allow to cool for at least 10 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, mix the yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, and half of the garlic in a small bowl. Season with salt to taste.

3. In a medium bowl, mash the mushrooms, miso, paprika, 2 tablespoons of oil, and the remaining garlic together with a spoon until well combined.

4. Add the cooled lentils to the mushroom mixture and mix, mashing slightly until the mixture is partly mashed but still contains plenty of whole lentils.

5. Stir in the flour vigorously until the mixture holds together when squeezed in your hand; if it doesn’t, continue to mash until it does, adding another 15–30 g of flour if needed. Form the mixture into 6 patties, each about 2 cm thick.

6. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Cook 3 patties until deeply browned and crisp on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Carefully turn the patties over and cook for an additional 3 minutes, adding more oil as necessary to maintain a light coating around the patties. Transfer to a plate.

7. Repeat the cooking process with the remaining patties and 1 tablespoon of oil.

8. Spread the cut sides of the buns with the reserved yogurt mixture. Assemble the burgers with the buns, patties, sprouts, and pickles. Enjoy your meal!

Disclaimer
While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.