Lentil burger
A lentil burger is a tasty plant-based alternative to serve to vegetarian guests at your next barbecue, or for a cosy night in with friends. Find our favourite lentil burger recipe below
Ingredients
- Red lentils: 200g. uncooked
- Water: 950ml
- Olive oil: 2 tsp
- Garlic cloves: 3. finely chopped
- Oregano: 3 tsp
- Paprika: 3 tsp
- Salt: to taste
- Black pepper: to taste
- Egg: 1
Instructions
- 1
Transfer the uncooked red lentils to a saucepan and add the water. Bring to a boil over a high heat for 10 minutes,then turn down to low. Leave to boil for 20 minutes.
- 2
Drain the lentils and add to a frying pan over a medium heat. Once the water has all evaporated,add the olive oil to the pan. Add the finely chopped garlic cloves,oregano,paprika,salt and black pepper. Fry for 10 minutes.
- 3
Place the lentils into a large mixing bowl and add the egg. Combine. Using your hands,form 4 small burger patties. Fry or grill the patties for 2 minutes on each side. Serve warm from the grill or pan,in between two burger bun slices.
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