Quick Lentil Burgers

These quick lentil burgers are a tasty and healthy plant-based meal that will fill you up. They are great for people on a plant-based diet or who want a tasty alternative to burgers because they are high in protein and flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked lentils
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup grated carrot
• 1/4 cup finely chopped bell pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 burger buns
• Lettuce leaves
• Tomato slices
• Vegan mayo
• Mustard

Instructions:

In a large bowl, mash the cooked lentils with a fork or potato masher

Add breadcrumbs, chopped onion, grated carrot, chopped bell pepper, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to the mashed lentils

Mix well to combine

Divide the lentil mixture into four equal portions and shape them into burger patties

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat

Add the lentil patties and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and cooked through

Toast the burger buns in the skillet until they are lightly browned

Assemble the lentil burgers by placing a lettuce leaf on the bottom bun, followed by a lentil patty, tomato slices, vegan mayo, and mustard

Top with the other half of the bun

Serve the lentil burgers hot with your favorite side dishes

Enjoy your quick and easy lentil burgers