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Lentil Quinoa Meatloaf Burgers
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Lentil Quinoa Meatloaf Burgers

Lentil Quinoa Meatloaf Burgers are plant-based patties combining cooked brown lentils and quinoa with sautéed aromatics and spices, bound with flaxseed and breadcrumbs. The mixture is flavored with soy sauce, ketchup, and nutritional yeast, providing savory depth. These patties can be baked individually or pressed into a loaf with a spicy-sweet glaze, offering versatility for burgers or sliced meatloaf. The texture blends creamy mashed lentils with some whole pieces for a satisfying bite.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 225 kcal
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Burger Patties:
  • 1.5 cups lentils brown lentils, I usually use Indian brown (whole masoor, cooked
  • 1 cup quinoa cooked
  • ¾ cup onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño chopped (optional)
  • 1/2 cup celery finely chopped
  • ½ cup carrot chopped or grated
  • 1/3 tsp thyme dried
  • ½ tsp oregano dried
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne powder or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp garlic
  • 2 tbsp flaxseed meal or chia seed meal
  • 1 tbsp or more ketchup
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 to 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • salt to taste
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs or use coarsely ground oats or gf breadcrumbs to make gf
for the glaze:
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 3 tbsp or more ketchup or use bbq sauce
  • 1 tsp or more sriracha
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

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  1. Cook the lentils and quinoa if you haven’t already, drain and keep aside.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions, garlic and jalapeno and cook for 5 minutes. or until translucent
  3. Add celery, carrots, thyme, oregano, and mix well. Cook for 5 minutes or until the veggies are tender. Add some currants or dried cranberries at this point and mix in. .
  4. Add the cooked veggies, flaxmeal, cooked lentils and quinoa to a bowl and mix. Mash the mixture using potato masher or hands, so that atleast half the lentils and quinoa get well mashed. (you still want some whole lentils).
  5. Add in the sauces, nutritional yeast, and mix well. You can also add 1/4 tsp coarsely crushed fennel seeds at this point.
  6. Add breadcrumbs or coarsely ground oats and mix in. Taste and adjust salt and flavor. Add more sauces, herbs and salt if needed. (To check if the mixture is the right consistency, make a burger patty. If the mixture is too sticky or pasty, add more breadcrumbs. If it is too crumbly and doesn't stick easily, add some wet sauce or 1 flax egg (1 tbsp flax meal mixed in 2.5 tbsp water). Chill the mixture for 10 -15 mins if the mixture is too moist.
  7. Shape into burger patties or use a cookie cutter to make patties.
  8. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and pan fry the patties with or without oil for 4 to 6 mins , or until golden brown on both sides.
  9. Mix the ingredients under glaze. Add a glaze to the burger patties in last 2 mins of cooking or add the glaze just before serving.
  10. Serve over greens, toppings of choice with additional glaze. I served the burgers with a chopped salad of cucumber, onion, radish, tomato mixed with salt, pepper, lemon and cilantro. with a side of Sweet Potato Fries

Notes

  • Bake patties at 400°F for about 15 minutes on one side, then 10 or more minutes after flipping, adjusting for moisture content.
  • To make a loaf, pack the mixture tightly in parchment-lined pan, cover with foil, bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes, then bake uncovered for 5-10 minutes.
  • Allow the loaf to rest 15 minutes before slicing for best texture.

Nutrition Information

Calories 225kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 3g (5%) Sodium 450mg (19%) Potassium 493mg (10%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 2360IU (47%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 64mg (6%) Iron 3.7mg (21%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 225

% Daily Value*

Calories 225kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 3g 5%
Sodium 450mg 19%
Potassium 493mg 10%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 2360IU 47%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 64mg 6%
Iron 3.7mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.