These delicious spicy lentil burgers are not only packed full of taste but they're low calorie and low fat too. Vegetarian and easy to make, they won't cost you much either!
Folks, I'm hoping to prove to you today that just because these spicy lentil burgers are meat free and it's not the middle of summer (well certainly not here in Scotland anyway!) you can still enjoy a really tasty burger.
Also the thing with some vegetarian burgers is the amount of work that has to go into them in order to make them.
Not so with these spicy lentil burgers!
I've made this lentil burgers recipe as easy as possible. The recipe makes 6 burgers and they're served in under an hour!
Made with minimal store cupboard ingredients and a couple of fresh peppers these vegetarian lentil burgers are nutrient packed.
And these spicy lentil burgers are another excellent low cost quick healthy meal that's on the dinner table in less than one hour!
Following on from the low cost and saving money theme that I started at the turn of this year I though we should continue with January being a month of healthy low cost recipes.
These low calorie burgers are one of those such recipes.
Expect more such tasty budget meals to come!
I mean you could buy cheap shop bought frozen veggie burgers. But if you look at all the actual ingredients you'll find that they are often processed and full of artificial ingredients, flavours and colours.
So what's the point in saving money when you're potentially putting your health at risk? Your best option is homemade made with real ingredients.
In summary I think that not only have I proved here that these spicy lentil burgers are an easy, cheap and healthy meat free burger alternative, and you don't need a BBQ to do them!
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Spicy Lentil Burgers Recipe
You can serve your spicy lentil burgers with fries if you wish.
However, my other half and I find that these are REALLY filling and just a simple side salad of iceberg lettuce, tomatoes and sliced red onion is all we need to accompany.
You can enjoy a lentil burger any time of the year as they freeze well. And they can be easily reheated under a hot grill or in a hot pan.
The heat of your spicy lentils is up to you. Reduce the amount of spices if you want a less spicy lentil burger!
I’d love to hear what you think of my recipe in the comments below and please do rate my recipe 5* if you like it! 🙂
Spicy Lentil Burgers Recipe
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 160 g red lentils
- 1 medium sized onion finely chopped
- 1 red pepper finely chopped
- 1 yellow pepper finely chopped
- 50 g plain flour
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped coriander
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 egg beaten
- Salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Low fat spray oil
Instructions
- Put the lentils in a pot and cover with 400ml boiled water. Bring to the boil, then turn down to simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Empty the lentils into a sieve and allow to drain, then place them in a bowl and mash them up a little.
- Add the onion, peppers, flour, coriander, spices and mix together.
- Stir in the beaten egg and season with salt and pepper.
- The mixture will be wet and using your hands you’ll be able to shape it into 6 burger patties. If it’s too sloppy add a little more flour.
- Spray a large non-stick pan with the spray oil and cook each burger patty over a medium heat on either side turning whilst cooking to prevent burning.
- Remove each cooked burger to warm oven to keep warm as you cook the others.
- Serve on burger buns with iceberg lettuce, sliced tomatoes and sliced red onion.
rachel @ athletic avocado
I have plenty of lentils in my pantry but I always forget about them! Love the idea of making veggies burgers with them, perfect way to use them in a delicious and nutritious way! Pinning 🙂
neil@neilshealthymeals.com
I'm exactly the same Rachel. Lots of lentils that I've used to make my soups lying around in kitchen cupboards.
That was where this idea of making burgers out of them came from.
Glad you like then and thanks so much for pinning! 😀
Jeff
Your lentil burgers look so delicious. I'm sure I'd slather one up with all sorts of condiments and layers of fixins. Thanks for the recipe.
neil@neilshealthymeals.com
Glad you like them Jeff.
We've trialled them with all sorts of different condiments and our favourite compliment for these burgers was mango chutney.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Homemade veggie burgers are the best and I just love red lentils SO much!
neil@neilshealthymeals.com
Me too Rebecca. I might see if I can use the other pulses in my kitchen cupboards to try and make burgers too.
Like, I wonder if it's possible to make veggie burgers out of yellow split peas? 😉
Susie @ Suzlyfe
You know I'm not a big lentil person, but these really look delicious...
neil@neilshealthymeals.com
You would never know they had lentils in the Susie as they're all "mushed" up! 🙂
Shashi at RunninSrilankan
So sorry to hear that y'all have been plagued with a ghastly winter, Neil! It's been quite warm on this side of the pond - I think we had a few days with temps dipping into the teens (Fahrenheit) but for the most part, it's been in the 50s and 60s and quite pleasant!
Speaking of pleasant, quick and easy veggie burgers always put a smile on my face - and these sound so flavorful and delicious! My daughter has been doing the vegetarian thing and I know she would so love these!
neil@neilshealthymeals.com
I think you've blessed us with some warmer weather Shashi! 🙂
Since I wrote and posted this recipe we've been enjoying much warmer temperatures and we've even been able to put our heating off!
Still I shouldn't say anything too soon as it could all change. Like when last Saturday it was hovering around freezing point and then on Sunday it was 9 degrees. Lol
Hope your daughter will keep a copy of the recipe of these easy spicy lentil burgers for if ever she should need a quick vegetarian feed! 😀
Tom
Are these okay to freeze?
Thanks
neil@neilshealthymeals.com
Hi Tom, they sure are. I've got some in my freezer at the moment.
Thanks for your taking the time to ask and comment. Neil
morgan
These burgers are pretty good! I liked all the veggies, but had some trouble getting them to actually stick together when grilling. I added more flour and a little mayo which worked. Yummy with some extra jalapeno and guacamole 🙂
neil@neilshealthymeals.com
Hi Morgan, thanks for making my recipe and taking the time to comment. 🙂
I find that sometimes you need to add a little more flour to get the mixture to stick together, which is fine and why I put that in the recipe. Good idea to add a little mayo too, thanks for that feedback so othr people know they could try that too!
With extra jalapeno and guacamole, you have me drooling at the thought of that. 😉
cheryl watson
Do I need to soak the lentils overnight?
Neil
No. Any of my recipes that involve red lentils do not need to be soaked overnight. Some of my recipes that involve other lentils like green ones might say they need to be soaked overnight though.