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18g Protein Lentil Burger Recipe

Emily Carter
18g Protein Lentil Burger Recipe features seasoned lentil patties with classic burger toppings for a filling vegan meal.

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 390 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Cooked lentils — 2 cups
  • Breadcrumbs — ½ cup
  • Olive oil — 2 tablespoons
  • Garlic — 2 cloves minced
  • Soy sauce — 1 tablespoon
  • Smoked paprika — 1 teaspoon
  • Onion powder — 1 teaspoon
  • Salt — ½ teaspoon
  • Black pepper — ¼ teaspoon
  • Burger buns — 4
  • Lettuce — 4 leaves
  • Tomato — 1 large sliced

Instructions
 

  • Place lentils (2 cups) in a mixing bowl.
  • Mash until thick but slightly textured.
  • Add breadcrumbs (½ cup) and soy sauce (1 tablespoon).
  • Stir in garlic (2 cloves), smoked paprika (1 teaspoon), and onion powder (1 teaspoon).
  • Season with salt (½ teaspoon) and black pepper (¼ teaspoon).
  • Form mixture into 4 patties.
  • Heat olive oil (2 tablespoons) in a skillet.
  • Cook patties 6–7 minutes per side until firm.
  • Assemble burgers using buns, lettuce, and tomato.

Notes

Nutritional values (per serving)

Calories: 390
Total Fat: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 58 g
Fiber: 13 g
Protein: 18 g

Vitamins and minerals (per serving)

Iron: 28%
Folate: 35%
Magnesium: 20%
Potassium: 17%
Phosphorus: 18%

Any additional notes/tips to enhance the flavor for the recipe

  • Toast buns before serving.
  • Add caramelized onions.
  • Spread vegan garlic sauce.
  • Chill patties briefly before cooking.
  • Add pickles for crunch.