Asian-Inspired Vegan Lentil Burgers
A Asian flavored twist on a veggie burger. Oil-free and gluten-free options available. These burgers are crisp and firm on the outside, soft and moist on the inside and hold up really well.
Servings: 6
Calories: 161kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked brown or green lentils
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 3 green onions rough chopped
- 2 garlic cloves chopped
- 2 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or gluten-free tamari
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- ½-3/4 cup bread crumbs gluten free, if desired
- 6 large lettuce leaves Bibb or green leaf works well
- raw shredded veggies I used a coleslaw mix (optional)
- fresh cilantro
- Creamy Sesame Salad Dressing for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. (Skip this step if you plan to pan fry)
- In a small pan on the stove, sauté the mushrooms over medium heat until soft, about 7 to 8 minutes.
- To the bowl of a food processor, add the mushrooms along with the lentils, brown rice, green onions, garlic, mayo, and soy sauce and pulse until well combined, but not puréed.
- Transfer the mixture into a large bowl and add the breadcrumbs. The mixture should form easily into patties. If it's too wet, add another 1 to 2 tablespoons of breadcrumbs. If it's too dry, add another splash of soy sauce or even water.
- Form the mixture into 6 patties. You can cook them right away or place the patties in the fridge in a single layer for 30 minutes to firm up even more.
- Bake the patties in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping them over half way through. Alternately, you can pan fry in a tablespoon of oil for about 5 minutes each side on medium heat.
- Lay your lettuce leaves flat, top each one with a burger, raw shredded veggies, if using, fresh cilantro, if using, and a drizzle of the Sesame Dressing. Wrap them up and enjoy!
Notes
~Nutrition facts calculated for burgers alone, not including any toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 391mg | Potassium: 168mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2.3mg