Lentil Burger

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Time: 30 min | Difficulty: Easy

The lentil burger is a vegetarian or vegan burger made primarily from lentils. The lentils are cooked and then mixed with various spices and ingredients to form a solid mass, which is then formed into a burger patty. This patty is then fried or grilled and served on a bun with various toppings.

The lentil burger is a popular alternative to traditional meat burgers and is often offered in vegetarian or vegan restaurants. It is not only delicious but also rich in protein and fiber.

Preparation: 10 min | Cooking time: 20 min

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Ingredients

For 2 servings

Nutritional values ​​per serving

approx. 597 kcal | 72.7 g carbohydrates | 25.8 g fat | 19.0 g protein

For the lentil burger

2 burger buns

2 tbsp mayonnaise

1 tsp harissa

1/2 red onion

2 leaves romaine lettuce

For the lentil patties

25 g couscous (instant)

1/2 tsp paprika

1/8 tsp cumin

1/8 tsp turmeric

50 g red lentils

200 ml vegetable broth

1 tbsp oatmeal

1/2 carrot

2 sun-dried tomatoes (in oil)

1/2 spring onion

1 tbsp sunflower seeds

1 tbsp flaxseed

2 sprigs parsley

Salt, pepper

1 tbsp rapeseed oil for frying

Preparation in 8 steps

1. Prepare the couscous:

   Place the couscous in a bowl and mix with the paprika, cumin, and turmeric. Pour the same amount of boiling water over it, stir briefly, cover, and let it swell for about 10 minutes.

   
   

2. Cook the lentils:

   Wash the lentils thoroughly and cook in a pot with vegetable stock for about 15 minutes until soft. Then drain well.

   
   

3. Prepare the vegetables and herbs:

   Peel and coarsely grate the carrot. Finely slice the spring onion. Finely chop the parsley and sun-dried tomatoes. Place everything in a large bowl along with the cooked lentils and couscous, mix thoroughly, and knead into a pliable dough.

   
   

4. Form the patties:

   Form the mixture into even patties – either using a burger press or by hand.

   
   

5. Fry or grill the patties:

   Heat a pan with a little oil or prepare the grill to approximately 180°C over indirect heat. Fry or grill the patties for a few minutes on both sides until golden brown.

   
   

6. Toast the buns:

   Cut open the burger buns, brush both halves with a little margarine, and toast them briefly in a pan or on a griddle, cut-side down.

   
   

7. Prepare the toppings:

   Mix the mayonnaise with a little harissa. Peel the onion and slice into rings, wash the lettuce, and shake dry.

   
   

8. Assemble the burgers:

   Top the bottom buns with lettuce, then place the lentil patty on top, top with onion rings, and spread the harissa mayonnaise. Place the top bun on top and serve.

💡 Save calories –

Total savings potential: 👉 Up to 100–150 kcal per serving if you:

• Reduce mayonnaise to 1 tablespoon or replace it with low-fat yogurt with harissa

• Pat the dried tomatoes well or use only one (oil is very high in calories)

• Use only ½ tablespoon of rapeseed oil or oil spray when frying

• Replace buns with smaller or whole-grain versions (slightly fewer calories, more fiber)

👉 This way, the burger remains juicy, flavorful, and filling, but significantly lighter and healthier – perfect for a mindful, plant-based meal.