Description
These hearty and flavorful spinach and lentil burgers are a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional meat burgers. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a casual gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked green or brown lentils
- 10 ounces fresh spinach, wilted and squeezed dry
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mash the cooked lentils until mostly smooth but still with some texture.
- Finely chop the wilted and squeezed dry spinach. Add it to the bowl with the mashed lentils.
- Add breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the lentil and spinach mixture.
- Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and form into patties.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium heat.
- Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and heated through.
- Serve on buns with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- You can prepare the patties ahead of time and refrigerate them for up to 24 hours.
- These burgers can also be baked at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: spinach burgers, lentil burgers, vegetarian burgers, healthy burgers, vegan option