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These gluten-free Vegan Lentil Burgers are packed with protein! They combine two key ingredients to form a full protein that will sure keep you full!
Yesss! Burgers! Love them all day and every day! Especially, Lentil Burgers. Lentils are by far my favorite ingredient to make vegan burgers.
There are a few reasons. One is the taste. Green lentils, which are used in this recipe, have richer flavor compared to other lentils, such as brown or red. I find them a bit sweeter too. This sweetness factor plays really well in a vegan patty!
Second reason is protein. Lentils are packed with protein. One Lentil Burger patty in this recipe contains over 10 grams of protein! Plus all the fiber you get – which also happens to be 10 grams per patty! It’s like a double win!
These vegan Lentil Burgers combine two key ingredients to make it a complete protein: lentils + brown rice. Combining brown rice with lentils completes the amino acid profile making it a complete protein.
I guess that is why rice and beans is a staple meal combination in many cuisines around the world. It provides you with all the protein you need and it isn’t costly at all. I find it so exciting to learn about scientific facts and then connect them to century old practices and traditions – it all makes sense!
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This lentil vegan burger is packed with flavor! You can have in a traditional style as a burger patty on a bun or as a patty in a salad. SimpleFitVegan is all about coming up with multiple meal ideas using the exact same recipe. It’s like reversible clothing!
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These lentil vegan burger patties make excellent left-overs as well. I like to have them in my salad for lunch every day during the week. I also switch up my salad game throughout the week while keeping the same protein source which helps with left-over fatigue.
These lentil burgers also freeze very well. So if you make more than you can eat, don’t worry! Just wrap them in a freezer paper. Seal tight and keep in the freezer for up to 3 weeks.
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Protein packed Lentil Burgers that you can enjoy on a bun or as a patty on a salad!
- 1 cup of dry green lentils
- 1/4 cup dry brown rice
- 6 tbsp gluten free oat flour (ground oats)
- 1 red onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 5 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 2 tbsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
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Rinse dry green lentils. Cover with 4 cups of water in a pot. Bring to boil, then cover with a lid and simmer for 30-45 mins until lentils are soft.
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Make rice at the same time as lentils. After rinsing, cover brown rice with water and bring to boil. Cover with a lid and simmer for 30-45 minutes until fully cooked.
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While lentils and rice are cooking, chop onions and garlic. Caramelize them over medium heat with 1 tbsp of olive oil. Set aside.
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Once lentils and rice are cooked, set them aside to cool, about 10 mins.
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Heat up the oven to 350 F.
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Combine all ingredients in one bowl and stir.
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Transfer to a food processor or blender and pulse a few times. Depending on the size of your food processor/blender, you may have to do this in a few batches. Note: do not pulse the mixture until completely mashed, leave some pieces chunky – this will help add texture to the patties.
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After, make sure to taste the mixture and add more salt or pepper if necessary.
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Using 1/3 measuring cup, scoop mixture to form patties. Set them directly on a baking sheet.
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Bake at 350F for 15 mins. Let them cool for 10 mins after they’re done.
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Store in the airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
Nutritional Information: 1 patty Calories: 163 Fat: 2.9 g Saturated fat: 0.4 g Carbohydrates: 25.8 g Dietary Fiber: 10.3 g Sugar: 1.3 g Sodium: 7 mg Protein: 10.3 g
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