Lentil Burgers
Jan 11, 2026 12:44 PM
Lentil lovers, these lentil burgers are for you! These hearty meatless burgers are made with familiar and wholesome ingredients, unlike many store-bought options these days.
These burgers are flavored with grated carrot, fresh cilantro or parsley, onion and garlic, and spices, including chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Two eggs are optional (omit them for vegan burgers), but they provide extra moisture and a lighter texture.
The recipe comes together beautifully in the food processor. These lentil burgers turn out best when baked in the oven, which is a more efficient and less fussy method than cooking them in a skillet. They turn out nicely golden and firm enough to hold their shape in between a bun.
Ingredients:
Lentil Burgers
- 2 ½ cups cooked regular green lentils
- ½ medium yellow or white onion
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- 2 large eggs (optional)
- ½ cup old-fashioned oats
- ⅓ cup fresh cilantro or parsley leaves
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and grated on a box grater
- Up to ½ cup flour of choice, if needed (oat flour, all-purpose, etc.)
- Avocado oil or extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
Burger assembly suggestions
- 8 buns of choice (hamburger buns, English muffins or flatbread), toasted
- Sauce: Guacamole, Avocado Pesto, Avocado Dip, Green Goddess Tahini Dip, ketchup, mayonnaise or mustard
- Greens: Lettuce, arugula or spinach
- Add some crunch: Dill pickles, quick-pickled red onions, or thinly sliced radishes or cucumbers
- Tomato slices
Prep Time:
25 minutes
Cook Time:
35 minutes
Total Time:
60 minutes
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