Plant-based with fresh cilantro, jalapeno, and garlic, these quinoa lentil burgers are fiber-full and flavorful!
Jump to RecipeLentils are one of my favorite, versatile plant-based proteins, and I’m always looking for fun ways to incorporate them into meals! These quinoa lentil burgers are completely plant-based and gluten-free, and, more importantly, delicious! They pair perfectly with an array of different side dishes, and are perfect for your next Meatless Monday.
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The first thing you need to do for this recipe is cook the quinoa and lentils. I just put both of them together in a small saucepan with water, since they have a similar cook time. Bring them up to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat to low for about 15 minutes. I’ve noticed that with 2 cups of water, there usually isn’t any extra to drain off, but if you do notice any extra water make sure to drain it so your burgers aren’t really wet and mushy. While the quinoa and lentils are cooking, I typically like to work on prepping the other ingredients like chopping the onion, jalapeno, garlic, and cilantro.
Once you’ve drained any excess water from your lentils and quinoa, transfer them to a large heat-safe bowl. Mash with a potato masher or fork until about half of the lentils are well mashed. You’ll notice the mixture start to form together, which is exactly what we want!
Then, add in the yellow onion, garlic, jalapeno, cilantro, cumin, paprika, and ground black pepper. Mix well, until everything is evenly incorporated.
Split the mixture into 4 equal portions, and form into patties. You’ll want to press somewhat firmly to stick your patties together well, as they are a bit fragile and may crumble a bit. When making 4 patties about 1/2 inch thick, they’ll be nice and large. If you’re feeding children or those with smaller appetites, you may want to split the mixture into 6 smaller patties.
Liberally spray a large skillet or griddle pan with cooking spray and heat to medium-high heat. Place the patties onto your pan, not touching each other, and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until patties are golden brown. Be careful when flipping to avoid cracking your patties.
Serve with your favorite burger toppings, and enjoy!
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Quinoa Lentil Burgers
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dry white quinoa rinsed
- 1/2 cup dry green lentils rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeds removed and diced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Add quinoa, lentils, and water to a small saucepan on the stove and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until quinoa and lentils are tender. Drain any excess water, and transfer cooked quinoa and lentils to a large, heat-safe bowl.
- Using a potato masher or fork, mash quinoa and lentils until at least half of the lentils are well mashed and the mixture starts to come together.
- Add yellow onion, garlic, jalapeno, cilantro, cumin, paprika, and ground black pepper to the lentil quinoa mixture. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Split mixture into 4 equal portions and form each portion into a large, about 1/2 inch thick patty.
- Spray a large skillet or griddle pan with cooking spray and heat to medium-high heat. Add patties and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until patties are golden brown.
Notes
- Store any leftovers in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.
- You'll want to make sure to liberally spray your pan with cooking spray before cooking the patties, as they are prone to sticking!
- Be careful when flipping your patties, as they may crumble or crack a bit if handled too roughly.