Lentil and Green Pea Veggie Burgers
These Lentil and Green Pea Veggie Burgers are full of fresh and savory flavors with the option for a little spice! These veggie burgers are more than just mouthwatering; they are incredibly nutritious!
Servings: 6 large burgers
Equipment
- 1 medium pot with lid
- 1 Large skillet
- 1 baking sheet, lined with parchment
- 1 Oven
- 1 pastry brush
Ingredients
Lentils
- ¾ cup dry brown or green lentils
- 2 cups water
- ⅛ tsp salt
Veggie Burger Mixture
- ½ of a large yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 ½ cups)
- 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped, half or all seeds removed (optional, for spice)
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup green peas fresh or frozen
- 3 Tbsp flaxseed meal
- ¼ cup almond butter or peanut butter
- 3 Tbsp tamari
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, loosely packed then finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp cumin
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- ½-1 cup bread crumbs
Optional Veggie Burger Fixings
- lightly toasted buns
- lettuce or arugula
- sliced tomato
- sliced red onion
- pickles
- avocado slices
- spicy mayo: mix vegan mayo + sriracha
Instructions
- In medium-sized pot bring 2 cups of water, ¾ cup lentils, and ⅛ tsp salt to a boil. Cover with a tilted lid and reduce heat to a simmer, cooking for 20-25 minutes (depending on type of lentils) until tender. Strain any excess water.
- Meanwhile, heat a large skillet on medium heat with 2 tsp avocado oil. Once hot, add onions and jalapeño and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in garlic and 1 cup green peas and cook 1-2 more minutes, until fragrant. Turn off heat and set aside to cool a bit.
- In a large bowl, place 3 Tbsp flaxseed, ¼ cup almond or peanut butter, 3 Tbsp tamari, fresh cilantro, 1 Tbsp cumin, and 1 Tbsp chili powder. Add cooked lentils and onion/pea mixture once those finish cooking. Start with ½ cup bread crumbs and mix everything together.
- Form patties with your hands, adding more breadcrumbs if needed (I usually end up using ¾-1). Patties should be easy to form and slightly tacky but not too sticky. Place patties on a parchment-lined baking sheet. If you have the time, refrigerate for 1 hour, but it's not required.
- Once ready to cook, preheat oven to 400°F.
- Brush patties lightly with olive oil before cooking. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until both sides are lightly browned, carefully flipping after 15 minutes. Once veggie burgers finish cooking, allow to rest for at least 5 minutes before handling in order to firm up.
- Assemble veggie burgers on a lightly toasted buns with all your favorite burger toppings and condiments. Enjoy!