INCREDIBLE Vegan LENTIL BURGER PATTIES RECIPE

oats

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bread crumbs

Quinoa adds protein while bread crumbs can be more economical.

nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Parmesan adds a cheesy flavor but is not vegan.

flaxseed

🥗Healthier: chia seeds

💰Cheaper: ground flaxseed

Chia seeds provide similar binding properties.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive.

Rinse lentils under cold water and drain.

Cook lentils in a pot with water until tender, about 20-25 minutes.

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté chopped onion, garlic, carrot, celery, and bell pepper until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine cooked lentils, sautéed vegetables, oats, flaxseed, nutritional yeast, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Mash the mixture with a fork or potato masher until combined but still chunky.

Form the mixture into patties, about 1/2 inch thick.

Heat more olive oil in the skillet over medium heat and cook patties for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Alternatively, bake patties on a parchment-lined baking sheet at 375°F for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Serve on burger buns with lettuce, tomato, and avocado.

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