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Spiced Lentil Burgers with Tahini Slaw
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Spiced Lentil Burgers with Tahini Slaw (Vegan)

Spiced lentil burgers with tahini slaw are made with wholesome, pantry-staple ingredients and come together in 30 minutes. Vegan, gluten free, and freezer-friendly.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Entree, Vegan
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 4
Author: Jamie Vespa MS, RD

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Large skillet
  • Grater

Ingredients

Spiced Lentil Burgers

  • 1 3/4 cups cooked green lentils from dried or 1 (15-oz.) can of drained and rinsed lentils
  • 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
  • 3/4 tsp. kosher salt
  • 3/4 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 3/4 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. granulated garlic
  • 1/2 tsp. onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/2 cup finely grated carrots
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 to 3 Tbsp. oat flour
  • 2 to 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil for cooking
  • 4 buns or wraps
  • 1 large ripe avocado, thinly sliced

Tahini Slaw

  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 Tbsp. tahini
  • 1 tsp. granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
  • 2 cups shredded red cabbage
  • 1/2 cup shredded (or matchstick) carrots
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Place 1 1/4 cups of the lentils, tomato paste, and spices (smoked paprika through black pepper) in a large bowl. Use the bottom of a measuring cup or a potato masher to very thoroughly mash. (You can also blend in the food processor.)
    Stir in remaining 1/2 cup whole lentils, along with carrots, parsley, and 2 Tbsp. oat flour. Mix until the mixture holds together when squeezed; if it doesn’t, continue to mash until it does and add an additional 1 Tbsp. oat flour, if needed. Form into 4 patties about ¾" thick.
  • Prepare slaw by combining lemon juice, tahini, sugar, and salt in a medium mixing bowl; whisk until smooth. Add cabbage, carrots, and parsley; mix well to coat. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook lentil patties until deeply browned and crisp on bottom side, about 3 minutes. Carefully turn and repeat on the other side.
  • Serve burgers on toasted buns with Tahini Slaw, sliced avocado, and your condiments of choice (I love adding a little hummus or yogurt dip.)

Nutrition

Serving: 1burger with slaw | Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 745mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 10g