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 4 servings

For the Lentil burger

• 4 burger buns

• 4 tbsp mayonnaise

• 2 tsp harissa

• 1 red onion

• 4 leaves romaine lettuce

For the Lentil patties

• 50g couscous (instant)

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1/4 tsp cumin

• 1/4 tsp turmeric

• 100g red lentils

• 400ml vegetable broth

• 2 tbsp oatmeal

• 1 large carrot

• 3 sun-dried tomatoes (in oil)

• 1 spring onion

• 2 tbsp sunflower seeds

• 2 tbsp flaxseeds

• 4 sprigs parsley

• Salt, pepper

• Rapeseed oil for frying

Preparation in 8 steps

1. To prepare the lentil patties, first add the couscous to a bowl and mix it with the paprika, cumin, and turmeric. Boil an equal amount of water, pour it over the couscous, stir briefly, cover the bowl, and let the couscous sit for 10 minutes.

   
   

2. The lentils should be cleaned and cooked with vegetable stock in a saucepan on the stovetop or on a side burner for about 15 minutes, then drained.

   
   

3. Remove the skin from the carrot and coarsely grate it. Slice the spring onion into rings. Finely chop both the parsley and the sun-dried tomatoes. Combine these ingredients in a mixing bowl along with the lentils, couscous, and the remaining ingredients and process until smooth.

   
   

4. Form the mixture into even patties using a burger press or your hands.

   
   

5. Preheat the stovetop with a pan and a little oil, or use a gas grill at 180°C over indirect heat. The patties should be fried for a few minutes on each side or grilled over low heat.

   
   

6. Now, cut open the burger buns and spread margarine on both sides. Toast them for a few minutes on the griddle or in a pan, cut side down.

   
   

7. Mix the mayonnaise with the harissa. Peel the onion, slice it, and wash the lettuce.

   
   

8. Top the bun halves with lettuce and the patty, then place the onion rings on top. Finish by covering the burger with the top half of the bun and serving.