Lentil Walnut Burgers
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
250 kcal
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Cuisine
American
Lentil Walnut Burgers
Description
The Lentil Walnut Burgers combine red onions, garlic, ginger, and cilantro finely processed with walnuts. Spices like cumin, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and garam masala give a warming, layered flavor. The base comprises cooked brown lentils mixed with cooked rice to bind and create a pleasant texture. A flaxseed mixture replaces eggs as a vegan binder, while ketchup and oil enhance moisture and flavor.
Once mixed, breadcrumbs or flour are added to firm up the mixture for shaping into patties. Chilling helps the patties hold together. They can be pan-fried in a lightly oiled skillet or baked until golden brown. The burgers have a tender interior with a slightly crisp exterior from cooking, suited for serving on a bun or alongside salads.
These lentil walnut burgers offer a nutritious option incorporating legumes, nuts, and grains, with spices that lend character without heat overpowering the flavor. They are a flexible vegetarian main that can be customized with added ingredients like mushrooms or nutritional yeast.
For baking, an initial 15-minute bake at 400°F followed by flipping and baking for another 10 minutes achieves a firm, golden crust. Adjust breadcrumbs or flour depending on the moisture to get the right consistency for shaping.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup red onion chopped
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 inch ginger
- 1/3 cup walnuts
- 1/4 cup cilantro packed
- 3/4 tsp salt depends on if the lentils were salted, or more
- 3/4 tsp ground cumin coriander
- 1/2 tsp garlic
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper hot! or use sweet paprika + a good dash of black pepper for less heat
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 3-4 basil optional, leaves
- 3/4 cup rice cooked, brown or white
- 1 1/2 cups brown lentils cooked or 1 15 oz can; I used Indian brown lentils
- 2 tsp ketchup or bbq sauce
- 1 tsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 Flaxseed 1 tbsp flax seed meal mixed in 2.5 tbsp warm water, let sit for 2 minutes, used as egg substitute
- 3-4 tbsp breadcrumb use gf breadcrumbs or flour to make gf, or flour
Instructions
- In a processor, process onion, garlic, ginger, walnuts and cilantro until finely chopped. Alternatively, cook the onions and garlic in 1/2 tsp oil until they are golden and then add to the processor.
- Add the spices, salt, basil, rice, half of the cooked lentils and pulse a few times until well combined. Transfer to a bowl with the rest of the lentils. Add ketchup, oil, flax egg and mix everything until evenly mixed in. Mash a bit if needed and mix in. Taste and adjust salt, spice, herbs if needed. Add in the breadcrumbs or flour and mix in. Let the mixture chill for 10 minutes.
- If the chilled mixture is too wet, add in more flour or breadcrumbs. The amount needed depends on the moisture in the veggies, the kind of lentils and just general mood of things in the mixture. Add more breadcrumbs or flour if too sticky wet. Add another flax egg if too crumbly to make patties.
- Shape into 4 large patties. Pack well. Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Add a drizzle of oil and spread it around. Place patties on the skillet and cook for 4 to 6 minutes per side.
- Serve with vegan ranch/avocado ranch or mayo or ketchup, mustard or other dressing of choice. Add some caramelized onions or other toppings.
Notes
- To vary the flavor, add chopped mushrooms cooked with onions or 2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast.
- Bake patties at 400°F for 15 minutes, flip, and bake another 10–15 minutes until golden if preferred over pan-frying.
- Adjust breadcrumbs or flour to achieve a firm but not crumbly texture; add extra flax egg if mixture is too dry.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 250kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Sodium | 463mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 395mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 190IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.1mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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